, 1876-11-26

ETchange @ kept up the prfce of Briar Hill. i
M definite action was taken before the meet
ing adjourned.
BRUSH AND EASEL.
THE EscosURA RECEPTION At u1GHWooD's.
The main feature OF prominence in art circles
during the week was the visit to this city Of
Senior Leon Escosura, Of Paris, and the recep-
ton given in his honor last evening at High
woods charming gallery on Wabash avenue.
Mr.. Escosura arrived in town on Thursday and,
in company with several OF our leading citizens
who made his acquaintance in Paris, visited
all the lions of which we can justly feel
proud. He took 4 peep at the "bul1s'' and
"bcars'' on Change, shrugged his shoulders,
and remarked to his cicerone that it recalled to
memory several scenes which he witnessed in
Paris during the reign Of the Commune; was
driven out to the Stock-Yards, and on his
return expressed regret that he did not
arrive in Chicago sSra ut hapc an eaE!ep Feen ot6e the
boulcyards in their floral glory; and, in his wan
dcrings through the business portion OF the
tity, frequently remarked to his conductor that
many OF the buildings we're tue equal ol any 70
be found in the gayest capital OF the "orld: 4e
leaves this afternoon for tf1p through Canada,
then returns to New York, aud will probably
make q tour Of the Pacific slope before he eln-
barks for Europe
The reception last evening at Highwood's,
though Of an informal character Wa, Was a. vetd '
a and was snd en'oyea fSose Who had
tie pleasure Of being pars FIJI: The
company was composed of artists and
connoisscurs, and included, among others,
e1GoE Bross, Nj and Mrs: IL L. a q; Lsref' Mrs af
Kerfoot, Mr. S. D. Keimbarlz, Mr. and Mrs. +. L;
Watkins, Nr. and Mrs. C. F. Schwerdtr Dr.. and
Mrs G. &. Smith, Mr.. Alex White, Mr. and Mrs;
&. D. Hamil, Mr.. and Mrs: T: Allnini, Alr and
Webster, Mr.. 7. v. Freer and Miss Frcer, MTs. r
and Miss Mead, DR.. 5. ". Shaw, Miss Annie Z.
Shaw. MIR. and Mrs. ]. R. Sloan, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Mason, Mr. E. c. Fithian
Two pictures by the distinguished artist were
giyen places Of honor in the gallery, One
5The Parting Cup the property Of Mr.; $; Al.
Nickerson-,yas exhibited in the loan collection
at the recent Exposition, and is we'll known
| to art patrons in the city. me otner'
which Mr. Escosura brought with MN
| the Frznco-Spanish school than the works from
| lis easel which have been brought to this coun-
| try It represents q summer afternoon at MS
| country residence at Blois, about three hours
! ride from Paris. The scene is laid in tho nower-
| garden, in which are two young ladies, one
-plucking flowers, and the other slightly holding
| IN her dress to receive them. The soft delicate
! grays in the drapcry Of the figures strangely
! Contrast with the bright green Of the foliage
aud the brilliant tints OF the hollyhocks ana
other flowers. Away in the distance to the
right are seen small stream and peaceful Ut
! tie village. The picture is q marvel Ut fidelity
| to detail, is photographically realistic in treat
! ment, and Leaves nothing for the imagination to
supply. -
| Among the other works in the gallery when
attracted the attention OF the visitors was Della
mains s'Falcon Hunt in the Egyptian Desert, -
| which in many respects suggests the touch OF
! Gc1one, who is unqucstionably the greatest llv.
| ing French artist The s'Falcon Hun" " shows
| what can be made out Of a bald subject by tue
true artist. 1t consists Of two groups OF gaEiy. y
| dressed Arabs mounted on superb horses: Inc
one in the immediate foreground is re1ned up at
rest, waiting until the huntsnlan allows the TAI
| con to 70. The other, half obscured By CLOUD
of dust, is in full chase after the hunting bird
The picture is graceful and easy in compos'tloin
the drawing OF the horses is excellent, and thf
drapery OF the Sous OF the Desert Is master
| nice of color.
ssReady to Rcturn,'' By Mencia, Of Paris, Is s
| specimen of the Franco-Spanish school OF lcsi
pronounced type than the Escosura landscape
A charming bit Of woodland on the margin o. I
stream, and three ladies, form the picture lh'
figures are graceful, the trees, foliage, and fore
ground IRE true to nature, a little ut OF clea
skv with an excellent atmospheric cf[cct,-al
form picture full Of poetic feeling.
Two landscapes By Hcilmeyer, OF NunieMn,- e.
mandy "-are dsting11ishable by soft, hazy at
mosplere, that Immediately suggests the dolc'
far nicnte of artist life in its happiest moods.
AT o'BRIES's
there was hung on Friday afternoon Haa; an 2l'
whose signature is placed on the lower lett
hand corner. the picture is the property. OF :
Polish tailor named Paulobriski, who resides O
the West Side, He claims that it has bccn Il
; the possession OF his family for several genera
| thu fnfniFv Nlt