The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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ARTISTS EXHlBITIoN.-It may CRAFTY the
artloving public to learn that the comb ned body
Philadelphia artists have made strenuous and sue.
cesstu efforts to present ull line of fine pictures at
their Exhibition Rooms. No 927 Chestnut street. Jhe
galleries OF MessIs. McClees and McCann will be
crowded with works of raie merit Ihe pnbIic viii
have an opportunity to examine them all next week
UDtll Friday evening, at which time the sale vii
tag c place. Among the works deserving OF special
attention may be mentioned those of Rothermel
Su ly, Moran, Lewis, and Faulkner This exhibition
OF artistic merit is gotten up every year. Most OF
the Pentt men are natives, and all are residents OF
Mr.J S Galvan is admirably represented, par.
m s Sped "a dS
which the etaIl is rendered Is admirable while the
effect OF light and shade Is exceedingly correct The
smaer oi inns arust are pleasing IN design
Mr. Milne Ramsey sends five pictures. The spe
caty of this Young auO talented artist is fruitery
tempting to the eye, and luscious enough to steal
right out oil the canvas II the artist would only turn
his back and not itness the Il eft. Mr. Ramsey s
compositions command vely high prices, "The
Bache oI's Lunch" with a cigar stump, putting
smoke into the air the mug OF ale cheese and bread
scattered around, Is very truthful He remarkable
for fidelity in coors and naturalness of execution
his grares being the embodiment of excellence IN
Mr.. Frank D. Briscoe will present four pictures,
mostly OF n arine subjects. Like the great Hoguet
sea-" There is freshness of touch breeziness OF
atmosphere that is thoroughly delightful; one can
sit in his parlor and enjoy magnificent sail merely
by ldealitY, in looking at three paintings.
Il, Bensell sends three pictures, the most promi
nent OF which is the "Hostelrie" scene between
"FalstaIf" and "Bardolph," where the immortal
mountain OF flesh makes mimic OF Bardoiph's red
face. The painting is beautiful in contrasted coors,
and will be greatly admired.
George F BeDsell proposes five pictures, the most
prominent and beautiful being the valley Of
wyoming which will prove great attraction. This
artist is wei known in this city IRON his compost
tions entitled "Undine" and .'Hiawatha.'
Mr.. Pagan sends two pictures, winch show O
marked Improvement on former efforts.
Mr. d knight RENTS 1our pieces of eight by ten
inches beautifully painted and very correct Besides
these, he will have large painting, entitled Family
Cares" in which a pretty little girl is admins
| tering medicine to her doll The anxiety of the
chiId's face is well portrayed, ard the picture WI
command admiration.
Mr. j. Bryan Wilson sends Two pictures, "a
Lion feeding in the Jungle and grazing scene
the former will excite remark for Its wonderful truth
to nature.
Mr. r. Heber Reed sends number OF magnif-
cent executions among which are "Woodand
Way" scene from nature, with the golden sun
tinting the trees, "a Little too Venturesome,
and First Winter Day" One of the most gorgeous
paintings in the entire exhibition will be Mr. Reed:
scene OF the poisoning of the Countess" from oIl
Walter scot's novel Of "Kenllworth." The youth o
this artist promises great advancement IN his pro
tes SION.