Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-06-24

something for the promotion of art in St.
Paul. The idea of picture gallery seemed
to me one of the possibilities that is to
say, gallery of merit. I felt that in nc
other way could such benefits be brought
to the young artists of st. Paul and its en-
Vlrons, as by giving them the opportunity
OF seeing for themselves the works
OF masters. The first difficulty
was to induce parties for the loan of their
pictures. This at once involved a great
trust and responsibility. How the diff
cuity mas been overcome, is shown by the
magnificent display of works of art.
falntlngs from the easels of the very first
artlsts IN the world. There are four pictures
IN the collection, which have been the
whole talk OF Paris. Mr.. Hill's picture of
Blind Mans Buff" by the great artist
Casanova, put Paris in a Juror and has
been admired by thousands, and vet the
picture is on exhibition in St. Paul and
owned by one of our townsmen. This in
itself is saying great deal, almost incred-
ible.
L have done my best to select and secure
for the first annual exhibition in St. PauI
a collection of pictures which would do
credit to any city much larger than ours.
1t is beginning, and clearly demon
strated the fact that an annual exhibition
is possible. People will hardly believe
what there is in the gallery until they see
It, but they are assured if they let the OPP
portunlty pass it will be their loss Bishop
Ireland's first words on entering the gal
lery were, Il had no idea that such works
of art were to be found here" The Bishop
has lived in Italy and France, and is a
lover of art; he has visited Europe's great
est galleries, and even he, who is part and
parcel of st. Paul, could hardly be-
lieve that such a gallery could be collected
here.
Mr.Robert Manufacturer has ordered three
Of his pictures from the recent purchases
of his brother in Europe, to be forwarded.
These pictures are exceedingly valuable.
They Will be added to the collection i'm
mediately on their arrival.
W. L. ANDERSON.
There are in the collection eighty one
works of art. Among the names of the
artists we find Won Marcke, a member of
the legion of honor with gold medals of
1867, 1869 and 1870. Banquet, medal of
universal exposition, Casnove, member of
legion of honor, grand medal of honor,
and officers of the legion of honor, and
other artists of equal celebrity. =
Such works have been the pride and
admiration of the Paris salon and certain.
ly the opportunity afforded the citizens of
st. Paul and neighboring townssshould be
appreciated and taken advantage of. The
great picture of Casanova which was the
talk of Paris is a marvel of art and it is
worth $4,000. Such picture is seldom
seen. The painting of fruit and flowers
by ROBBIE is also a work of great
beauty and must be seen to be
appreciated. His picture procured the
medal in the universal exposition, of 1878.
Space forbids at the present writing full
criticism of the pictures, but we mention
two to show the public what important
works have been brought together in this
collection. 1t is simply wonderful and
would hardly be credited if told to Par
isian connolsseur. Each picture in the gal
Iery has been hung with special reference
to the subject, and shows the rare judg-
ment of the custodian. We heartily com
mend the exhibition to the public and
would advise all to pay it a visit. 1t is
certainly the most edifying and intellec-
tual treat that has ever been offered our
citizens.