Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-16
Improvements in the COrcOram Gal.
lery of Art.

The picture galleries OF the COrcorla G lllery
of Art, which have been closed since July 1st
for Improvements in the main gallery, Will be
re- opened to the public on Monday next, Sept.
goth. The simplest and most practical Of these
improvements Is the new color OF the walls
warm light maroon tint, quiet In tone and ntt
without gloss, that throws the pictures ilto
fine relief. giving to their lights value and
effect, never before exhibited. TniS result Is
remarkable In Caesar Dead" "The MIching
simple work rise the noble cornice and vau.ted
ceiling, the frescoing and decoration OF which
1orm the most elaborate and the costliest part
Tf Tsh1 Ine S On general ground OF
and gliding Is laid. The cove Of the ceiling Is
laid oil In four panels Of graceful Scroll-WOrk
Ia the Italian style of the 10Th century. Ia their
centers are l1re-slze figures of Minerva uacing
the main entrancel, Sculpture, Painting ana
Architecture Between them are large medal
lion portraits OF the following old masters
Dyck, Duref, M. Angelo, HolDein, Murillo Cra-
mach, Teniers and Da Vinci. The colorlng OF
This graceful 1resco work is grave and airy, with
no bright positive color to make 1t crowd down
upon the effect of the pictures below. The same
may be said of the light gliding above and
around the scroll work aud skylight, rich With
out glare, While the garlands and other orna-
mentS OF the cornice brackets are gilt Of a cop.
per hue. The tablets between these brackets
rear the DameS and dates Of forty-SiX painters
frCm Cimabue TO FOrtuny. To avoid inyidtols
comments Oh the absence Of some modern art
ISIS the list is cOpfn ed to those deceased, many
OF whom are American. These improvements
are the work of Mr. vincenzo Sttepevich, OF
New York, an artist OF repute and they
doubtless viii establish his reputation In this
city, where no work OF lis has been previously
Sc seen: He He has certainly DECORATED this gallery
rev pictures have been added to the gallery as
yet. but the tranSposition OF some of the larger
ones one and 1.-The the eleaned p condition OF all aided py
CT novelty. Thus the gorgeous "Sunset" by
Emile Breton. on the right OF Mr.. Corcoran's
portrait ard Couder's Flowers" On the left,
present to the visitor, as he enters, group of
stately, grand and beautiful forms and rich
color not hitherto seen there. The fine figure
OF Night" hfs descended to filter position,
and the charming '.Talking Well" stands in a
stronger light hear the main entrance The
public will see iu the above work tue prompt
acton OF the trustees TO carry out Mr.. Cor
corahs wishes. for to him are we indebted for
these special improvements, ordered before he
left the city for the springs. whence he now re-
turns to see with delight the consummation OF
his latest wish to crafty the public.
HOLIDAY FOR GRAND ARMY CLERKs-The
Secretary OF the Treasury issued an order to.
day extending leaves Of absence for two days
TO the members OF the Grand Army OF the r.
public employed In the department who are
desirtuS OF participating IN the ceremones In
commemoration OF the battle OF Antietam
which occur to-day and tomorrow.
CANDIDATES FOR SECOND LIgUTENANCIEs.-Of
the twelve young men designated by the Presi-
dent from civil life to appointments as second
lleutenants in the regular army, fiSe appeared
before the examining board, convened for that
purpose In this city, and underwent six days
examination. The report Of the board has been
submitted to the Adjutant General and upon
me return OF the Secretary OF War, will be
passed upon and the appointments made in
conformity with its recommendations The
candidates who appeared before the board
II H., this j. city were John A. lockwood,
John L. Dapray, A. T. Dean, Edward Lloyd and
James McCarty. Adjutant General Drum de-
cnhes ior the present to make public the report
OF the board, but the friends OF the candidates
nave gained the Impression that they passed
the examination In the order named and that
1Cur, II not the entire five, have been recon-.
mended for appointments. Two other boards
Were convened one in New York and the other
at New port, KY, but their reports have no. yet
been received at the War department.
IHE PRESIDENTS WESTERN TOUR-The Pres-
ueht spent Tuesday inspecting the fortihca-
LIONS and troops at Forts Peck and PreSidio
oevOtlng the evening to the studio OF the Arctic
artlst Bradford, and the reunion OF the Ohio
veterans Of the Mexican war. The Veterans
ceieorated their anniversary by q banquet at
Wnlcn Gen. Sherman was present c1mmit-
Tee was appointed to draft memorial to Con-
greSS In relation to obtaining pensions for Mex.
lean veterans. The President visited San Jose
ana monterey yesterday, and met with an en-.
thus1astic reception from citizens and school
Children. who greet ed him with music aud ban
ners. The President, Secretary Ram ,ay and
zen. sherman made speeches.