Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15

a parity with oils. These Dutch
artists, furthermore, employed what
was known as the shrub method
by which sharp edges were almost
eliminated and an atmospheric ef-
feet produced Some delightful
work was done in this manner, but
the vogue was passing. In fact,
even at the time it became most
popular, certain American artists
were pushing the medium into a
wider field, preserving, at the time,
its inherent and individualistic
qualities. These painters were VIM
slow Homer and John Singer Sar-
gent, both of whom painted with
a full brush, very directly and
powerfully on white paper, with
astoundingly beautiful effects.
Without these men, and those who
have followed in their tradition,
pushing the art still further up the
scale, the present exhibition OF the
Washington Water Color Club could
never have been what it is. But,
on the other hand, it should not
be forgotten that credit lies not
solely with those who began the
game, put--and perhaps in still
larger measure-With those who
have carried it on so valiantly ana
so we'll.
Two prizes were given IN this eX-
hibition. the officers and members
of the board of managers CONSTITUTE
ing the jury of selection. And, tor
a wonder, the awards are meeting
with popular approval. The first,
$50. went to Stanley Woodward,
formerly of this city, now of Rock
port, Mass, for a gravely but beau
tifully rendered marine entitled,
Light on the Sea- rocks and surf
off the New England coast, painted
with complete control OF medium
but reserve-a picture sternly beau
tiful. The second prize went to Jane
Peterson, New York, for ''Orchlds,
a painting delicately but firmly
handled and charming in color, in
herent in which was certain
appropriate exotic feeling, not in
compatible, however, with decora-
tive effect
Storm Is Dramatic.
Both of these artists are twice
represented. In addition to his
prize-winning marine, Mr. Wood
ward shows a dramatic picture OF
storm Over Lanesville.' superb
piece of realism set forth with gen.
uine emotion and the acme of skill.
Miss Peterson's second contribution
Is a colorfui painting of group OF
"Chioggia Boats" brought, with
their bright sails, into decorative
composition.
1t is interesting to note that many
of the paintings in this exhibition
have come from out-of-town, some
from distant States, not to the detrl-
ment of the local contingency, but
In affirmation of comparative high
standing.
No. in the catalogue came all
the way from California. and it is
a picture of the Santa Clara Valley
lovely in IT'S pale greenness, its trees
overgrown earth and distant noun
tains. 1t was painted by DR.. Bailey
Willis, the distinguished geologist
who while connected with the Car
negie Institute, made his home ir
this city. Over this hangs very
interesting picture in utterly differ
ent vein, by Julius Delbos, New York
a group Of rowboatS moored on BIZ
of quiet water-restful and effective
Edith j. Roddy, Syracuse, N. Y.
exhibits a gay picture of Wash
Day"-clothes Tapping merrily or
the line, the sun bright ane
sparkling, miraculously converting 6
homely scene into one of real love.
illness. Also, she contributes 'Th,
Circus Comes to Town." with tents