Evening star., 1933-03-26

cient edition Of the Koran IN vellum and parch-
nent In the Persian SCRIPT decorated and illumi-
mated and In elaborate lining. Is one Of the rare
treasures set forth. Among the miniatures is one
Of an angel IN black and white. . very early ex-
ample by famous artist. Among the textiles is
. superb shawl ON which the entire design is
embroidered with the finest needlework
Persian art always recalls . Persian garden
in its use OF nora, in its exquisteness Of design
It Is one Of the oldest arts Of the world, and
into its main stream have run currents from
other nations. Also in its outhowing it has
changed and given color to the more barbaric
art OF the countries of Western Europe It has
been strong force, exerting . beautiful in
0uence.
In England two years ago q great exhibition
Of Persian art was held to which the ruler of
Persia lent works Of incalculable value. This
exhibition focused the eyes Of the civilized world
ON the art OF Persia and brought it to atten-
ton as it had never been brought before One
OF those instrumental tn arranging for this
exhibition was Arthur Upham Pope an Ameri-
can whose writings on the subject are es-
pecially wise and delightful.
It is extremely interesting and gratifying to
know that there are in this country, in private
and public ownership some Of the finest ex-
amples extant Of ancient Persian art. The
Freer Gallery, in this city, has rare Persian
OF the District of Columbia. which its owner,
George Hewitt Myers, generously opens. under
certain restrictions, to the public. possesses
quisite Persian rugs and textiles. The Metro
politan Museum. New York; the Pennsylvania
Museum, Philadelphia: the Boston Art Museum
and the Art Institute Of Chicago all possess
fine pieces. Perhaps for this very reason ex-
ceptional interest," should be- and doubtless will
be, taken in this collection wisely chosen and
brought to this country for exhibition at this
time by DR.. Khan.
In connection with this exhibition Dr. Ali-Kuh
Khan will give q series of lectures at the Heki-
mian Galleries on successive Thursday eve
nings at $50 pm. from March ., last Thurs
day, to April 20, inclusive These will be on
the various branches Of Persian art-manu-
scripts. miniatures lacquer work, rugs and car
pets, The Poetry and Philosophy Of Omar
Khayyam," and "Persia's Contributions to the
Worlds Culture" d.. Khan is giving this same
series Of lectures elsewhere in this country for
educational institutions and private organiza-
tons There Is nominal admission charge
A N exhibition OF etchings b. Kerr Eby will
open in the Smithsonian Institution under
the auspices Of the division Of graphic arts
United States National Museum, On the 18th Of
this month, to continue through the 18th Of
April.
Mr.. Eby was born in Toxic. Japan of Ameri-
can parents, in 1889. He Is An associate mem
bers of the National Academy of Design and
. member Of the leading professional print
clubs. He has won numerous medals and
awards and his works have been included quite
regularly IN the Fifty Best Prints of the Year.
He Is one of our foremost American etchers
A exhibition Of water colors by Julian Pea
~ body will be placed On view 1t the Cor
- of At fr~<la 70
fortnight Or more "
A N exhibition Of oil paintings py two young
~ artists. Florence Won Schlegeu and Isabella
Hummer, opened last Sunday at the Ten
O'clock Club, 1908 K street. to remain through
April 1. Each Of the artists shows portraits
stin life street scenes. Miss Won Schlegell's
outstanding contributions are Street Scene H."
IN effective view OF q city street corner in an
humble residential district. painted in Q low
key; and several stin life arrangements notably
Snake Plant" Miss Runners most impress
sive works. on the other hand. are two por-
traits Girl in Green" and "John." both of
which give an impression of being faithful like
nesses in view Of their individuality as well
- attractive compositions In simple color
Schemes. Miss Hummer demonstrates her YER
satility. however in Studio Breakfast" veil
arranged and painted stiu Life. and I'm
Munich" . picturesque view Of old buildings
framed by trees, in q decorative pattern Of blue.
earth red and green
THE great Paderewsd, whose recital in Con-
stitution Hall for the Red Gross unemploy-
ment relief fund last week will long be remem-
bered, gave frank expression to his feeling in
Coatixsed on Thirteenth Pu9e
CritCher School
Of Painting and