Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-06
A Fine Residence.
Its Ad0rnment by the Brush of am Artist
 ::-splsndtd Fresco Work.


 It's Ad0rnmemt by the Brush of an Artist
 ::-splsndtd Fresco Work.
 The elegant residence of General B. s. Greeley at Mo- Is Trumbun street, which was temporarily vacated by the General and his family several weeks ago, has since that time been in possession of D. R. Brown, the original architect. under whose direction the walls of the residence are being elaborately frescoed. The work is being done by Mir. Peter Borgen, of No. 57 Beers street, this city, who since his residence here has gained splendid reputation as master of the art decorative. MT. Borgen has had 8 num- ber of frst-class artists in his employ since the commencement of the work, and from present indications it will, when completed, be one that will command the attention of critics as one of rare excellence. Although the work is not yet finished. it is so far ad- vanced that general idea of it can be gained by an inspection. By invitation of MT. Bor- gen, COURIER reporter visited the elegant residence yesterday, and was shown through the spacious rooms. The billiard room and smoking room adjoining, which are in the third story, are painted in old English Gothic style, and this general plan is observed in all the rooms. The general color of the billiard room walls is French gray relieved by elaborate borders of fancy but not gaudy colors Overhead there is just enough relief in gray colors and gilt to make the entire work of the artist ef- fectually harmonize.
 On the second floor, which is occupied as sleeping apartments, the work of the artist has been more generally displayed. In one of the front chambers, occupied by the daughter of General and Mrs. Greeley, the color of the walls are pink, while the decorations overhead are most elaborate. They are of the rustic style, intertwined among which are flowers, birds and butter flies of most brilliant hue. Adjoining this room is the sewing room, where the same general design is observed. Next is the pri- vate room of the General and lady, where the same beauty of design and harmony of colors is observed. In another chamber de- signed as' guests sleeping room, the walls are colored peacock green,' and the ceiling overhead is most beautifully decorated. Another private chamber will be known as the blue room, the walls being painted in this color, the ceiling overhead being in keeping with those of the other rooms. The dining room, which is spacious, has had particular attenti on paid to it in regard to decorations. The walls over- head are painted in block work of delicate colors, while in the corners of the border are paintings representing the four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter. The side walls also show the splendid effect of the artists brush, on one side being what is known as t'living" scene representing birds standing in water, and certainly looking very ife-like. The side of the parlor and i- brary rooms are to be decorated with elegant wall paper, which are the only rooms in the mansion that will receive such decorations. | The ceilings of these rooms will be very finely
 frescoed with colors and gilt. The walls o1
 the hall are all in French gray, with hand
 some ceilings and borders in colors and gilt.
 Mir. Borgen, the artist, expects to finish the work about the first of September, and it is
 evident that his previous reputation as g fresco rainter will by this work be firmly more established than ever before.