Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-29
WASHINGTON
Art Matters The Lovely Homes
Of Noted People.
ADpearanee Of General Albert
Pike.-The Census.


Appearance of General Albert
Pike.-The Census.
WAsH1NeroN, d. c., October 20, 1850.
EDITOR LEDeER:-I feel sure that
the artists and art loving people Of
Memphis will with so many throughout
the country, be glad to hear that IN
Washington there is established at
last a National Academy of Fine
Arts" This is by the no less famous
artistic than Mrs, INNOCENCE Robinson.
Morrell, whose historical paintings at
the Centennial of 1876 hundreds will
recall. After a sojOurh Of study in
Europe covering a period Of fifteen
years, the gifted lady with every pos
sible devotion to her art, has chosen
the capital OF her native country in
which to ests blish a school Of art that
will afford students the same facilities
Of learning the science Of art as taught
in the old world. She clearly demon
strates that there are reasons for
everything in painting, as twice three
are six. Her historical pieces SO
famous, 1.-THE First Battle of the Pu-
ritans7 and Washington Welcoming
the Provision Trains" won her the
highest applause and renOwn from the
foremost geniusss of Europe.
Thetollowing is one Of the many
catering testimonials she has re-
ceiyed
PARIS, Dec. 4, 1874.
DEAR MADAME have borne away
a most excellent impression Of the two
pictures | had the pleasure of seeing
at your studio. Both have a pleasing
effect and true union, as much by the
impression rendered by the subject in
itself, as by the qualities Of color and
harmony, and by a touch altogether
mastery which has truly surprised
me, coming from a feminine hand. |
regret in many ways the sorry delay
that has made it impossible for you 70
exhibit these pictures at the salon
this year, where, with a very lively in
terest, they would have been appreeia
ted in a manner SO as to afford you
certainly great honor. But the yigor
of the pr .duction shown in these two
eauyases permits 10 return the expec-
tation that we should, at an early day,
be compensated by the sight Of one OF
more new works fromyour hand.
Be pleased to accept, madam, the
expression Of my distinguished senti-
ments. GUsTAyE DORE.
Mrs. Morrell.
The scope and design Of this brave
artistic is certainly a noble aud far
reaching one, and worthy Of the deer
interest and support Of the American
people everywhere. Less than at
hour tslk with Mrs. Morrell vii
convince one of her thorough knowl.
edge and mastery Of her art, and tina
her genius is not only capable o.
achieving great things but Of impart.
ing the best instruction.
Among the most delightful home
of this capital, that offer such pleasing
relief 10 the social element, is that o
Col. r. G. I%ngersoll. Once in thil
charming home, one is at a loss to fnt
which is the greater fascination, th,
bright, witty, intellectual talk of the
generous and princely host, or thl
grace, intelligence aud charm of hi
lovely wife. Looking at this coupl,
ones first thought is, how adequatel,
and nobly weddedl It seems to nj
that Mrs. Ingersoll is fuller of tn
real, true, sparkling genius Of sEee
life than any one ofher sex I've eve
known. Such kindliness, dignity
.g'ace, good sense, fine feeling an,
thought, all manifest in delightful
mirth, or pleasing serenity.
! The library of this lovely home i
fitted with cases of choice books, AM
paintings, and engrayings, with muc'
unforgotten lore in the way of rar
and pleasing souvenirs. But "whe
the king is in the palace you don
: look at the walls" aud so in thi
bright haunt Of home you forget we
nigh to explore the objects de vertU
: fascinated by the living presence G
the lovely household. Whatever dc
traction may say, Colonel IngersO
has-what few may boast Of or achiey
"a perfect home and complete dome'
( tichlppiness; and with him, as an evel
lasting charm, is his high feeling (,
; woman. We like what he says
poetry and all art; but above all, I
co%mprehends aud truly appreciates
a woman.
E But we pass reluctantly from th
home through the famous old Lafa!
cite park, to another attractive haul
, of art, the home Of Mrs. Winnie Roa.
, Hoxie. How peculiarly kind h.
y fate dealt with this remarkable lit
r lady. Even to the ordering Of h
e home to be by the grand old Potoma
as fame wove her garlands and baC
: her carve from the hard marble
: life, the beautiful visions and joy
Z be her present and future rewar,
. The Barragut statue, not yet unveiler
stands in the handsome square of thi
name, and out on which looks Mr.
Hoxie's lovely home-so near that Il
spell Of genius aud that Of the goldt
: autumn evening seem to unite in
Il harmony quite enchanting; and
1T wait mute messages from the unsee
The Farragut statue is regarded
her best work hut IN tbis 90 al 81