Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27

Churches, hospitals and a large mum
Der of houses were built to his de
signs. his services receiving officia
recognition. But honors sat lightly
upon him. He remained Throughout
simple and sensitive, enamored OF
beauty in every form, unselfish and
lovable."
While in Rome he painted the large
mural decoration, THE Diana Of the
Tides" which now hangs in the Ma
tional Gallery in Washington. King
Victor Emmanuel and Queen Marghe
rita both visited Mr.. Elliott's Roman
studio to view this picture, and, as a
tribute to the artists genius, the
Queen presented Mrs. Elliott with a
handsome jewel.
Another important decorative work
is THE Triumph of Time" the ceiling
decoration in the Boston Public Ii
brary. Elliott being associated with
Sargent, Abbey and Puvis de Cha
vannes in decorating this building
1.-THE Vintage" a frieze and ceiling
decoration in the house of Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer. Chicago, is another well
known decorative work.
Il
MIR. ELLIOTT Is represented in the
AVA permanent collection of the Met
ropolitan Museum of New York by his
portrait of Julia Ward Howe. Other
portraits of Julia Ward Howe by Ell
lott hang in the Old Statehouse.
Boston; the Fogg Museum, Cambridge
the Cincinnati Women's Club and the
Rhode Island School of Design. Provi
dence. Portraits Of DR.. Samuel Grid
ley Howe hang in the chronological
MUSEUM, Athens: Brown University
Providence, and the Statehouse, Bos-
ton. His portrait of King Umberto
of Italy and one of Dante were in the
collection of Queen Margherita. and
his portrait Of Dante. owned by Mrs.
J. Montgomery Sears. has been made
world famous by reproduction. In
1900 a group Of five portraits by him,
consisting of Fl. r. III. the Duke of
Cambridge, the Duke of Clarence. the
Earl Of Ava, the Marquis Of Winches-
ter and Gen. Wauchope, was sold at
an exhibition at Stafford House, Lon.
don, for the benefit of the Lansdowne
fund for officers families.
AS an illustrator Elliott was no less
gifted. His series of pastel drawings
which illustrated. Mrs. Larz Ander-
sons book of fairy stories, THE
Great Sea Horse" are we'll known and
popular.
In 1912, with seven other artists,
he founded the Art Association Of
Newport and opened the art school
Of that association as it's first teacher
and director. He served as a member
Of the art association council until the
time Of his death.
During his lifetime he received nu-
merous decorations, medals, etc.
This exhibition will continue
through March 10, after which the
group presented to the Nation will be
given place in the portrait collection.
THE Landscape Club of this city is
- holding an exhibition at the
Mount Pleasant Branch Public LII
brary, Sixteenth and Lamont streets,
and is making more than creditable
showing. A reading room at the rear
Of the building, opposite the entrance,
has been put at the disposal of the
club, and here, on burlap-covered
screens between and feet in height,
are hung Al paintings, which, with two
works in sculpture, make up the ex-
hibition. A gayer, more spontaneous
and engaging group Is rarely seen.
The outdoor world has been brought
indoors by the artists and new vistas
presented to library visitors.
A painting by Lucien Powell Of
Rainbow Falls, Williams Canyon,
Colorado" hangs in the place of
honor, with paintings of Venice and
Rock Creek by William e. Holmes on
either side.
The artists seem to have gone far
afleld in some instances for their sub
jects. Mr.. Dergans, for instance,
shows "a Gray Day on the Potomac
and Lake Bled, Jogoslayia-" There
are scenes in the Berkshires, and
from Cape Ann, Gloucester and Rock.
port. Mr.. Mitchell shows an excellent
little group Of sketches made In vari-
GUS places In Europe. Mr.. Mauborgne
presents Dutch subjects. But for the
most part these paintings were painted
in the neighborhood of Washington.
and go to show that the environs of
the city are essentially picturesque.
EARLY Spring Along Rock Creek. 4"
by Benson B. Moore. is a charming
subject well interpreted. So also is
Mr.. Schram's Autumn Gold" and his
winter Morning on the Potomac"
Much may be said in praise Of MFR.
ROLES "Boulders-Rock Creek" and
Autumn" and OF Mr.. Clark's 1.-The
CanaP' and AT the Wharf" Boyer
PAINS paintings in Connecticut and
in the Berkshires evidence nice feel
ing, as well as good technique. Mr..
Jex, Mr.. Richardson, Mr.. Cornett, Mr..
Barrows. Mr. Motley, Mr.. Dunn and
Mr.. Morse all have had something to
say and have said IT skillfully.
All Of these paintings are exceed.
ingly low priced, but they should
prove worthwhile possessions.
Mr.. Bush Brown, the well known