Evening star., 1922-05-28

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hibition. which has attracted SO much
favorable attention In the corcoran
Gallery OF Art during the past three
weeks. closes on Wednesday and will
then be Dispersed
1t will be replaced by two notable
collections, one consisting of Oil
paintings by artists of Philadelphia
and vicinity, which is being assem-
bled through the cooperation and
with the advice of Edward W, Red
field. This exhibition viii include
works by such well known artists as
Daniel CARRIER. Hugh Breckenridge,
Charles Rosen and others. no one be-
ing represented by more than two ex-
ampIes II will be set forth in the
mi-circular gallery and viii re-
main throughout the summer, giving
Washingtonians ample opportunity to
become better acquainted WIN tne
output Of the painters OF this local
ity.
The other collection is one-man
group and will consist of twenty -four
water colors by Frank w. Benson,
which will be shown in cases in the
upper atrium. These water colorS are
recent. works not heretofore exhib-
tied, and the majority are scenes at
Nassau painted during Mr.. Benson's
recent sojourn in the Bahamas. They
arc all richly colorful, boldly rem
dered. strong, Individual and dis
tinctly out OF the ordinary, reminis-
cent. some say. of Winslow Homer
and of Sargent at their best. but real
ly only so through similarity of
strength and competency in crafts
mAnShlD
Mr.. Benson. as all know. is distinct
ly an outdoor painter, even his hgure
paintings having for the most part
been done under the canopy of heav-
en- rather than beneath studio roof:
He is distinguished etcher as we'll
as painter. and his etchings of wild
birds. and particularly water fowls.
have excited great admiration.
The Corcoran School of Art. con
Quoted by the Corcoran Gallery of
Aet Week esGsfd and the worK Of the s9%deats M
is now on view on the walls of the
galleries on the main floor. Formerly
'hese painting and drawings have
gallery. but owing to the fact that
this gallery was occupied by the
Thayer exhibition this year change
in location became necessary. 1t is
leries the student works are shown
with statuary. casts and bronZes
which sive a measure of reality and
merit. II is worth noting that the
student work stands the test. 1t Is
excellent work eonscientiously ren-
dered and indicative of rather an eX-
traordinary amount Of talent. There
are perhaps no brilliant flashes OF
genius. hut one does not look for
this in student work.
The life drawings are particularly
good. the figures well constructed and
admirably Set forth with an eviden,
t,a oil ~ hA fr,
and the rhythm of line. the Significance
of light and shade. 1t is to teach
these truths that an art school exists.
No school can create genius. though il
may help to develop talent.
The work of the antique class is
remarkable for painstaking elabora
ton and accuracy OF rendering. IT
is perhaps little overelaborate. but
ing may be reckOned rs virtue.
There is too much impatience today
in the matter Of technique and there
are roo few who are willing to give
the time to attain manual! facility.
The portrait class ~at"s 'r~o
showing of paintings in oil purposed
as studies. These of course ha pecn
done from draped models and show
stances Arm modelling In the mat
ter OF color they are poor. the
color used in most instances being
rather dull; muddy and lifeless: but
straw. and a sence of color is most
often inborn. In this respect most of
the still life class is far in advance.
being fresh and distinctly colorful.
The night class work is likewise to
be commended and leads to the re-
Election that those who give even
.ncs to such work after days of en-
pioyment are naturally those who
pursue the study with most serious
intent.
II. oil ho el. Il.
as good. If not better than the ma
jority of the foremost art schools In
this country. In other words. one
desiring to take up the study of art
as profession has no reason "a
leave Washington in order to secure
the necessary instruction.
Edmund c. Tarbell is principal OF
the school, and directs the work a.
though he is not regularly in attend
ance. The instructors in charge are
Richard Meryman. Burtis Baker and
Mrs NJ NJ. Leisenrlng. and all credit
is due to them for the present excel
| lent showing.
Announcement is made in the bulle-
tin of the Washington Handicraf.
Guild thet summer handcraft
school will be inauRurated this sea
son under the supervision of Joseph
{. Ciaghorn. instructor of arts and
craftS AT central Hfgn Schooi and a
member of the guild. The school
which opens July 5. and continues &c
August 16, will be located on the
banks of the Potomac river. near
Cabin John bridge, and goes, unde:
the name of THE Seven Locks School
of Arts and Crafts" The six weeks
course includes. iewelry metal work
basketry, bntik and landscape paint
ing.
II
In the lobby of the National Mu-
scum. 10th and B streets northwest
is now to be seen q collection of war
portraits of unique interest They
are pastels by Walter de s. Beck OF
New York. and represent those who
figured conspicuously both in the
Union and Confederate armies in the
civil war. an appropriate showing for
this particular season, when the
heroes of north and south are being
memorialized.
These portraits were for the most
part made from life. and in many in
stances. they are group compositions.
For instance. there is portrait OF
Col, John s. Moseby, his physician
and lieutenant. This has support
ing 1t. ms il were. a double portrait
of H. e. Richards of Louisville. KY,
and DR.. James wiltshire of Balti-
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