The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-08
NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY. JUNE 8, 1874-TRPLB SHEET

marked, and the composition OF lines and masses
OF shade peculiarly happy.
Besides the American painters sculptors and
art students there are also about dozen American
architects In Paris. OF whom, perhaps Mr.. Rich, OF
Boston, and Mr.. Avery, or New York. are the most
known. though all take honorable rank In their
profession.
AMERICAN ART STUDENTS IN PARIS
reside chiefly In the Latin quarter and at Mont
martre- They are pleasant set OF gentlemen,
who pay their way and 1--we with commendsble
frugality. Their conduct, indeed, Is exceptionally
good and they are generally q credit to their
country. They meet In little knots at eating
houses to take their meals, and LA Mere
Fuchs" on the Boulevard Clichy sees .
great many OF them. There is also q orenserte,
or milk shop (which in Paris Is a cheaper sort
OF eating house than an ordinary restaurant).
situated at the corner OF the Rue Jacob and the
Rue de Seine, which Is much frequented by artists.
Their breakfast costs from twenty-five to fifty
cents, their dinner about the same.
Indeed there Is little or no difference
between them. For that they get abundant
and wholesome food, and their favorite dish Is
beeisteak. They drink French beer. which is now
very good, or ordinary wine, which is still better.
The lodging OF student costs from 50 to S12
month for one furnished room, the price varies &C
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Is said that some OF the students are
FAMOUS FOR MIxRD DRINKS
OF sort which much exercises the minds OF
French folk and one gentleman from the far West
has lately been observed to mingle swiss cheese
with apricot JAM TO the CONSERVATION OF LA Mere
Fuchs.n They have another habit, which sur
prises the French people; for they start away on
Sunday mornings In the summer time TO walk
twenty or thirty miles into the country sketcning
as they go, and do not place much faith In the ma
tional omnibus means OF locomotion. They
also have boat races between st. Cloud and Su-
resnes, and that again is not French way Of anus
ing oneself when sucn nice boiled snails and Tried
minnows win help to pass the time more agreeably,
and young ladies' from millinery establishments
are such cheerful company But between the
American art student and the Partisan bad1ud
there is but little similarity
Fontainebleau, Barbzon, Cernay and Pontaven,
in Brittany, the favorite resorts OF Anne rican
artists in France during the summer time, when
Paris is like an oven Their favorte games on
these rare holidays are billiards and the playing
OF practical jokes upon persons who give some
what too easy credence TO wild stories OF the man.
ners and customs OF the Americans. Thus they
club all their money and put Y down in heap,
as though they were playing for high stakes, or
they ostentatiously finger large knives and revolt
vers when marvel.loving stranger is near. 1t Is
a harmless amusement. Those who cannot leave
Paris play good deal at
BASEBALL IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS.
To say the truth, very few students who take to
their profession IN earnest can go touring about,
for the long days OF summer are their busiest
time. The models at the schools SIT from seven
till twelve in the morning. when most young fell
lows are ready for breakfast. Then there is
copying Ia the museums till four in the
afternoon, and the drawing class at the
government school again from four to six.
After that there Is night working In private
schools and studios. Artists who have won name
and lame are almost as busy as students during
the brightest months OF the year. Their models
come.to them from eight till twelve In the morning
and again from one to five In the afternoon, which
makes working day OF eight hours hard study
from nature Alone There Is little romance In q
painters life now. Either the virtues have much
increased or times are harder than they used to
be. have not heard Of even one lmprudent mar
rage or a single elopement in which an American
artist was concerned.
Paris has many advantages as a residence for ar
lists and some disadva tages-not many. Among
the latter may be named the ancient custom Of
tagging or hazing freshman on his 1rst entrance
into a studio. He has to pay footing OF twenty
forty francs, which Is not always convenient to
youngster who has possibly slender allowance
for his own needs The government or national
schools OF painting free but about forty francs
a month must be paid for admission to arst class
private studio. The government schools are d.
rected by Gerome. Cabanel and Pills. 1 have heard
no complaints abont their management The ma
jority OF Americans prefer TO study under Gerome
and an introduction 10 that distinguished painter
is always given with uniaiiing kindness by
MR.. wAsHBUREE, OUR MINISTER IN PARIS.
1t often happens that after astudent has been
learning his profession for several years in America
he finds his previous studies almost useless when
he comes to Paris, and is therefore apt to feel dis
couraged. For the first six months he has gener-
ally To unearn all his requirements, and is thus
thrown good deal or his balance. The advan-
tages of Paris school OF art are, however, un-
denlabe. There Is, In the first place, the best in
structon to be got IN Europe; great number OF
excellent models; cheap living, compared with
the prices OF other capitals; the companionship OF
Woodworking fellow students; lectures on history
(Taine lectures on history at the Beaux Arts) lee
lures on perspective and lectures on anatomy; the
pubic libraries for works on costume; the Museum
OF Cluny and the Museum OF Artillery for accesso.
les and arms. Moreover. admission is readily
granted to private galleries and art treasures.
The fine collection of MIR. Stuart Is always open TO
every applicant Tor the favor OF viewing it.
An American artist in Paris need never want for
company for help and counsel Both artists
and art students agree well among themselves and
pull kindly together About two years ago
THE LATIN QUARTER CLUB
was founded. to promote good fellowship among
English and American artists. IL already numbers
about fifty members and is growing institution.
The painters and scuiptors VINO belong to itgive
each other mutual assistance and criticism. They
meet once a week. and have president vice pres
ident and treasurer, elected every three months.
This club was created by Americans, and Its first
presidents we're Americans. At present the pres
ident Is an Engllshman The subscription to The
Latin Quarter Club Is one franc month, and any
artist Is admitted to it VINO speak the English
language without foreign accent Moreover,
the cost Of every thing which artist can require
In the practice OF his profession ID much less in
Paris than In New York.
COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES MAY BE HIRED