Evening star., 1919-03-16

is a fairy, giving a touch Of fantasy
to the fine transcription of the stocky
thistle and suggesting a folklore con-
nected with the Scotch moors. This
note of fantasy is repeated in num-
Der of instances, rarely too fnsistently
and most often with a coy reticence
which exerts fascination. In her etch-
ings of flowers Miss Cameron displays
firm and very sensitive line and is
seen to be a master of the art of
elimination. They are exquisitely beau
tiful floral Impressions. evanescent in
spirit, accurate in form and replete
with the atmosphere of their native
elements. Works as genuinely fine and
artistic as these are delightfully."- re-
freShing.
Two water colors. one of larkspur
and two crayon drawings in color of
flowers. are shown with the etchings
and add much interest to the display
as whole.
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Pictorial photographs of our ma
tional parks in winter by Herbert w.
Gleason have been on exhibition for
the past ten days in the Cosmos Club.
These photographs were taken dur
ing the present winter in the Mount
Rainier and Yosemite National parks
by Mr.. Gleason, and their purpose
is to demonstrate that these parks
are ideal Fairgrounds for the winter
as well as the summer. Many of
them, however, have, in addition to
this interest, artistic value. Doubt
less many Of our painters would avail
themselves of the privilege of paint
ing in these national parks were they
not so remote from art centers and
SO difficult Of access, particularly in
these rates
and expensive living.
Mr.. Gleason's photographs bring
the great parks of the far west to
those who have not the opportunity
of visiting them and patiently dem
onstrate their wonderful picturesque
ness.
A distinguished French painter. M.
Jean Julien Lemordant, to whom the
Howland memorial prize was award
ed by Yale University last fall, has
lately arrived in this country and is
holding an exhibition Of his paintings
in the Yale School OF Fine Arts. M.
Lemordant was considered one of the
most promising of the younger artists
Of France. Unfortunately, while serv-
ing as lieutenant in the 41st Regi-
ment Of French infantry in August.
E.,
wounds.
His courage, however, is undaunt-
ed. He continues his interest in art,
is eager to help others and to talk
about the great artists whose WorkS
he has known. He is to lecture at
Yale on Watteau. Robin and other
subjects.
To his credit stand not only easel
pictures of Breton landscapes and
peasant life, such as those included
in this exhibition, but also mural
paintings decorating the Hotel de
PEpee, at Quimper, and the ceiling
in the theater at RenneS.
NJ Lemordant's exhibition will be
shown in New York the last of this
month and will later be sent on a
circuit of the art museums OF TINS
country. It is greatly to be hoped
it will come to Washington and that
NJ. Lemordant will himself lecture
here.
As a prize for the best painting in
the current exhibition set forth by
the Washington Water Color Club in
the Corcoran Gallery Of Art was Of
fered a painting by William H.
Holmes, the president of the club. CIV
ing a glimpse Of one of the cascades
at Great Falls. The prize was award
ed last week by jury consisting Of
Mr.. Holmes and Mr.: Tarben to Mrs.
Mary r. S. Cotton, the wife OF CAPT.
Cotton of Chevy Chase, for her paint
ing "Rain in the Valley Of Taos" an
exceptionally successful and attrac-
tive rendering of rainstorm in New
Mexico.
During the past week SIX pictures
have been sold from this exhibition,
two by Miss Perrie, oye by Mr..
Holmes, the prize picture, and two by
Mr.. Cline. These sales give indica-
ton of substantial appreciation
This exhibition, which Is regarded
as one of the best held by the club
in several years, will continue to the
end Of the month.
A loan exhibition of paintings by
Gustave Courbet in commemoration of
the Tooth anniversary of this great
artists birth, will be held in the Met
ropolitan Museum of Art New York,