THE SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION

One hundred and ten pictures representing the work of eightyfour American painters are shown. The number of pictures, though smaller than last year, permits of a most satisfactory arrangement. Each picture is hung on the line with plenty of space about it and much thought has been given to the juxtaposition of the pictures. The exhibition is conservative. The artists are all men and women of established reputation and are represented by the best examples of their work available. While there is catholicity of thought and originality of expression, a common note of sincerity and fine craftsmanship characterizes the entire exhibition. In Gallery I is to be found the self-portrait of Whistler, wonderfully composed, reserved in treatment and beautiful in tone; Thomas W. Dewing's "Lute Player " loaned from the Charles L. Freer collection is near it; two fine canvasses by John Singer Sargent, " The Venetian Bead Stringers ," an early work loaned by the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, and " The Tyrolese Crucifix ", one of his masterful and colorful late works are also to be seen here. J. Alden Weir is represented by four of his works. " A Reverie ," one of his most distinguished canvasses, and " Farm in Winter ," were loaned through the courtesy of Mr. Charles V. Wheeler of Washington, D. C., while "A Follower of Grolier" and " Harmony in Pink and Yellow " give additional insight into the precious quality of his work. Frank W. Benson's " Partrait of My Daughter Elizabeth "