Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1929, Page 27

‘L . WATERCOLORCLLB . OPENS EXHIBITION Nearly 200 Paintings and 58! Works in Black and White on Display. " The Washington Water Color Club opens its thirty-fourth annual exhibi-! tion this afternoon in the Corcoran Gal- lery 1;‘ A u’rhl_lmana‘x’nlbttjor;.ennsukt: of near! an worl black and white. and is set forth in the two upper galleries to the right and left of the main staircase, now used for transient exhibitions. The Washington ‘Water Color Club’s annual exhibitions have invariably been events of note, bringing together the works of local art- ists, many of whom hove won distinc- tion in the employment of this diffi- cult and delightful medium. ‘Water color is a direct expression pro- duced in a moment of enthusiasm, therefore spontaneous, joyous. There is probably no medium more variously used in the last 50 years than this. In England, where water color painting first came into popular vogue, trans- parent wash was lightly applied to care- fully rendered drawings, and the word *“drawing” was for long applied to what in these later days we call paintings. ‘This method of transparent wash was replaced, or rather displaced, by the Dutch method of heavy color, most often opaque, and not infrequently ap- plied to tinted paper. The Dutch art- ists of the modern school, now no more, demonstrated the fact that water color could be so used that it had the strength of oflls. The Dutch method allowed wide latitude handling and remained in favor for s considerable number of years, but in turn was superseded by the more direct method of today—a re- turn to white paper, to transparent color, but the full ‘brush, well loaded. In between intervened the impression- ists, using little dots of pure color in dry paint, | New Traditions in Making. Winslow Homer and Sargent were fot some years the leading exponents of the new method, and their works in this medhu‘nnnk in brilliancy with thetr works in ofls, Up to a couple of years ago these painters were regarded as exemplary. But now the modern- 1ists are g to the fore, and an in- : clination is seen everywhere to discard | the representative and to reduce art * %o hieroglyphics, constituting a nomen- clature, a nomenclature varied by each artist at pleasure, different in almost every instance. It is difficult for the artists, as well as the public, to meet such demands and conditions and the result seen in almost all exhibi- tions of contemporary work is evident confusion of ideals. Old traditions have ‘been broken down and cast aside, new traditions are in the making. ‘The current exhibition of the local organization is interesting as illustrat- ing the development of water eolor and the trend today. It is a bright, color- ful, Ibition as a whole, and one included in it typical works by well known artists of excep- tional merit. ‘The club has obtained for this show- ing_two. water “colors by John Whort of , one of the most brilliant water colorists isof & Both are extremely simply rendered—clear color on white paper lied in broad wash. But they are dazal in their brightness, in the illusion they convey of almost blinding sunlight—works which are not only amazing as technical achievements but | beautiful in themselves. Subject Picture by Nye, Between these two water colors hangs A subject picture by Edgar Nye entitled |, !#“Oystermen,” 8howing a group ‘of men on the deck of a schooner, a strong work in" the extreme modern mode, which in the interest of simplification employs cubistic units and casts aside all amenities of grace, beauty of texture, charm—yet withal impressive. ting the old Dutch school is a painting entitled “A Road in Hol- land,” by Charles P. Gruppe, who, though of Dutch birth, is an American by adoption and has lived many years in this country. Seen in the midst of the colorful works of modern painters, this re may appear drab and dull, but it has a unity of composition, a | P reticence in rendering, which tend to make it of lasting worth. » Catherine Morris Wright of Philadel- phia_contributes to this exhibition two excellent pictures of old-fashioned e a red brick with doorway and- portico similar at a glance to the in this city; the other a white house with shutters en- titled “The Hospitable Door,” both ren- dered in opaque color, and very well rendered at that. Gertrude P. Brown shows a number of her strong, forceful paintings ex- hibited some time ago at the Arts Club, them “The Empty House” and “The 1 Rolling Mill.” . Lent, who has won in New York, and whose work is e: strong and colorful, sho “House in Georgetown,” “Whar{f—Pol- perro” and “Swedenborgian Church Tower, Three Dutch Scenes, Eleanor Parke Custis. contributes four of her characteristic subject pictures. ‘Three are Dutch scenes, one a Brittany subject. te C. Munn (who, by the way, now secretary of the club) shows a very interesting subject, “Chim- neys—Bologne-Sur-Mer,” a picture of roof tops and chimney pots—colorful and out of the ordinary. She also fihc“ “New England, Early Fall” and S) in Albemarle County”—pic- tures which indicate mood in nature, the charm of changing seasons. There are several portrait studies by Clara R. Saunders, similar to those now on view at the Arts Club—life size studies broadly rendered. And there are several portrait sketches by Charles ©O. Goiden, a new exhibitor, very dif- ferent in style, but likewise strong in cha tion. 8. Péter Wagner spent last Summer at Eastport, Me., studying with George Pearse Ennis and shows marked prog- | Tess, His- “Sunset, Maine,” is strong and at the same time poetic. “High View in Maine” has breadth and effectiveness. Mabel Mason De Bra is a new ex- hibitor, who makes more than accept- able contribution. Her “Eucalyptus Processional” is gorgeous in color. Her “Road to Taos” is very interesting. La Force Bailey shows a number of studies, among them “The Big Four Yards,” “Drying Sails, No. 2,” he Gas House"—colorful and strong, in which art dominates subject, as in- variably it should. Attractive Boat Studies. Prom J. Howard Iams comes a subtly rendered nocturne—"Night Fishing.” Susan B. Chase, well known local painter, shows several very attractive boat studies—*Beyond the Shed,” ‘Dry- dock” and “Up for Repairs"—rendered in an accomplished manner. is an inuresnni view of a street scene in Cintra by Elizabeth ‘Withington. H. O. Rolle shows as well hold prominent place l:ow" it pl cur- ons. In this particular the present exhibition will be found no ex- ception to the rule. Edith Hoyt shows not omly an excellent stucy, entitled “The Blue Jar,” but also H Esther I. E. McCord & fine rendition of “Apple Blossoms.” Siery “are thrce” sirleingly. fng 30 .are three y fine sti ftfo studies—"The Currier Print and and “Lee’s Flowers,” by Frances Hungerford Combs, and “Still Life,” by Frances T. Bowman. Lona Miller Kep- linger is ted till life, en- His | | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER ‘8 1920—PART ONE. | coran Gallery of Art this afternoon. Above: “Off Marseilles,” by Gordon Grant. Below: “Duteh Backs,” by Eleanor Parlse Custis. g » These two pictures have been entered in the Washingion Water Color Club exhibition, which opens at the Cor- —_— TWO PICTURES IN WATER COLOR EXHIBIT rendered study of water lilies, white and in) Elizabeth Mulhofer makes notable contribution in an elaborate study of dogwood against a blue background. Hattie E. Burdette is represented by a | study of “Single Dahlias,” and a dec- | orative design, figures and landscape, both of which have been given places | of honor, Painting by Grant Shown. From out of town has come a paint- ing by Gordon Grant, who specializes in boats, “Off Marseilles,” full of at- mosphere and pleasing tone. Lillian Giffen of Baltimore shows two pleasing Marines, and George Senseney, best known for his etchings, shows pic- tures of surf and rocks rendered in tempera. One entire wall is given over to work in black and white, and here one finds etchings by John Taylor Arms, Benson B. Moore, Lesley Jackson and others, and drawings by Marian Lane, Mathilde M. Leisenring and Ruth Osgood. An annual exhibition is to a great extent an annual report, affording the public an opportunity to note progress and to keep in touch with present pro- duction, at the same time that it affords the exhibiting artists opportunity for ] GOLDENBERG'S | Both Sides of Seventh at K In the Beauty Shop | The Newest, Fashionable HAIR PIECES for every occasion ~ Our Hair Goods Section offers every aid to a chic coiffure — charming im- ported transformations of the finest quality hair, in blondes, drabs, greys and whites—and a host of clever little hair pieces to conceal the growing-in bob. Trained experts to serve you FACE & SCALP TREATMENTS Phone for Appointment National 5220 Besuty Shop—Third Floor comparison, to test their own strength when seen in competition with others. The present exhibition was selected by the board of managers, comprising Tom Brown, Hattie E. 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The work, financed by the Community Chest, is expected to develop new ideas for han- dling this question, not alone here but in other cities as well. Mrs. John Jay O'Connor is chairman of the committee. POULTRY RAISERS‘ ELECT. Harry R. Lewis of Rhode Island Agéin National President. CHICAGO, December 7 (#)—Harry R. Lewis of Rhode Island was re-elected president of the National Poultry Con- gress today. George Gugley of Spring- field, Ohio, and H. A. Abbott, Chicago, ‘were made vice presidents; Ralph Cur- tis, Dayton, Ohio, treasurer, and A, G. Phillivs, Fort Wayne, Ind., secretary. @he Foening Star ADVERTISENENTS Bhases o f RECEIVED HERE Rock Creek Pharmacy—Ga. Ave. and Rock Creek Church Rd. Is a Star Branch Office You want quick action, espe- cially when something of value has been lost or found. This is assured through a Classified Ad- vertisement in The Star. You can leave the copy at any of ABOVE SIGN s DISPLAYED BY | AUTHORIZED { STAR BRANCH OFFICES | the Star Branch Offices. 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Beginning tomorrow morning, the first public seal sale booth is to be opened by a volunteer team of young women from the Junior League in the main aisle of the Woodward & Lothrop department store, near the F street entrance, This will be followed with other sales booths in other stores and banks served by volunteers later in the week. In addition silent salesmen in the form of self-service boxes will be in operation in all parts of the city. Junior League Team. The Junior League team is again under the leadership of Mrs. Sidney ‘Thomas, president of the league, with Miss Susanne Bradley as assistant cap- tain. Other members are Miss Bettie Ridsdale, Mrs. Beverly Coleman, Miss Sophy Snyder, Mrs. Charles Hayes, Miss - Elizabeth Bell, Miss Mildred Houston, Miss Mary P. Bradley, Miss Elizabeth Brawner, Miss Taylor Logle and Miss Katherine Snyder. 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