Evening star., 1933-12-03

quaintance. It is difficult indeed to see litho-
graphs in horizontal cases with overhead lights
causing reflections.
Possessing at glance the qualities of strength
and vividneSs which some of the more delicate
drawings lack Mr.. Whites lithograph of the
Delaware River Bridge" included in this ex-
hibition. is especially pleasing. Note should also
be made Of the series of Autographs of Colonial
mansions in Paramount Park, which include
in addition to Cedar Grove. Woodford Belmont,
Mount Pleasant end Sweetbrier, an interior Of
Strawberry, and an exterior of the Pennsylvania
Museum austerey classical in design.
These prints will remain on exhibition
through January /.
A UNIQUE handkerchief map of Washing
ton and the surrounding country has been
designed for the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission by Mildred Burridge Of
Kennebunkport Me, and is being sold both
a memento of Warrington and as a wall deco
ration by the American Civic Association.
During the last decade OF the eighteenth
century. when George Washington plan
ming the Nations Capital, and was it Is said,
bolstering up the sale of lots, two handker-
chief maps of Washington were issued. These
are now extremely rare and much sought by
collectors.
The new map is particularly artistic and
pleasing The familiar outlines of the Potomac
and the surrounding country occupy the cen
ter, with the City Of washington S Q focal
point and around the edge little pictures
Of weI-lnown historical buildings The
map been printed in various coors-
blue. green. brown, terra Gotta and violet-on
a fine quality of American cotton, sunfast and
washable. A number of persons have framed
them for wall decorations, purpose they ad-
mirably serve
Obviously this handkerchief map is meant
to increase interest in the development OF
Washington according to the original LEnfant
plan, which the Burnham Park Commission
in 1900 revived and to which, in recent years.
many valuable additions have been made. But
aside from its purpose it is in itself work
Of art.
EDWARD BRUCE, an exhibition Of whose
l. paintings was held at the Corcoran Gal
lery Of Art couple of years ago, has returned
to Washington with Mrs. Bruce and is serving
as temporary chairman of Advisory Art
Committee just appointed by the Treasury De-
partment Last July, when he was an Ameri-
can delegate to the Economic Conference in
London, he exhibited group Of his paintings
In the Leicester Galleries there, which at
tracted very favorable attention. It is said
that Mr.. Bruce's versatility amazed Londoner5
ana thAt W1len tney cOngratuIaJeQ MN OH his
perseverance and devotion to painting. while
at the time carrying his n1ultifarious
duties as diplomat. lawyer, banker and man of
affairs. he declared that painting was his chief
recreation
Mr. Bruce, it will be recalled was first q
business man. then painter. He was strongly
influenced by the great Chinese art of the
past and by the very distinctive and original
art Of Maurice Sterne. whom he met in Italy.
HIS work is distinctly of intellectual char
acter. modern in the best sense of the word.
and at the same time traditional 1t is hoped
that before the end of the Winter opportunity
will offer for him to again exhibit here.
QENSON B. MOORE of this city painter and
= etcher. is holding exhibition Of etchingS
by special invitation, in the Isaac Delgado Mu-
scum of Art in New Orleans Exhibiting with
him is Angela Gregory, a young LouiSianian
who studied under Bourdelle, and has pro-
duced some excellent sculpture for the new
court house in New Orleans. Also Walt Dehner
is showing paintings.
L Mrs. Henry K BuSh-Brown, has issued in
vitations for an exhibition of her silk murals
Continued ON Thirteenth Puoe