Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-05
painters Of this country. but is already

painters Of this country, but is already
represented by portraits of many dis
tinguished people not only In Wash
ington, but In nearly every state in the
Union. He spent a number of years in
Paris. where he exhibited In the salon,
and first attracted attention by his ex-
ceedingly interesting Dutch pictures.
representing many phases of Holland
life. His portraits of Mrs. Clark are
being strongly commended. both for
their artistic feeling and remarkable
likeness. One represents her as her
friends know her today. while the 9TH
er is slightly localized portrayal of
her in earlier life.
Mr.. Smiths portrait of Senator Shat
roth. painted while the present senator
was Governor of Colorado. now hangs
in the state capitol at Denver. while q
remarkably fine portrait of ex-Speaker
Cannon. painted while he was Speaker.
occupies conspicuous place in the
public library of Minneapolis.
The newest addition to the circle of
artists in Washington Is Michel ia
own country after being arrested as a
German spy in Brittany and having
several other thrilling adventures in
the war zone. Mr. Jacobs possesses an
interesting individuality and his por-
trait of Secretary Bryan, completed last
week, is his Introduction to Washing
ton society. He has opened an attrac-
tive studio and has an interesting pro-
gram of work before him. Mr.. Jacobs
claims credit for several distinct inno-
vations In color work His strong COM
binations of the spectrum colors, as
demonstrated in his chintz decorative
addition to the use of brush and colors.
this versatile artist is fond of the mod
eler's tools and produced a small bust
OF Mr.. Bryan during the weeks in
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President Wilson seems averse to CIV
ing the time necessary to having a por-
trait painted. Consequently. the COM
mission recently awarded to Richard
Brooke: a washington artist. for a
University of Virginia is not yet in
progress, although it is likely to be
completed within few months. The
only artist who has painted Mr.. Will
son In the White House Is s. Seymour
Thomas, who completed his portrait
last year. 1t will be kept in the White
House as the official portrait of Presi-
dent Wilson. and was approved by Mrs.
Wilson a short time before her death.
John Ross Key. one of the oldest liv-
ing American artists. has recently re-
turned to Washington after an absence
Of more than a quarter of a century.
DESPITE the near approach of his
eightieth birthday. Mr.. Key still
works every day In his studio, painting
picturesque places OF historic note. Mr..
Key shared with William Morris Hunt
of Boston the distinction of being
ceive first award for merit from an in
ternational art committee. The award
was made at the Philadelphia centen-
NAL in 1875. and the commission was
formed of the art committees repre-
senting Italy, Germany. France. Eng
land and the other European countries
having art exhibits at the centennial.
AS the grandson Of Francis Scott Key.
author Of THE Star Spangled Banner"
Mr.. Key was we'll fitted to paint the
birthplace of the famous song writer,
and the picture which now hangs in
his studio has been extensively repro
duced. Most of Mr.. Keys works are
designed for color reproduction, and
many of them are already well known.
Among those to be exhibited this win
ter are "A Berkshire Garden" 1.-The
Octagon House." along the Housa-
tonic" and several fine forest scenes.