The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-12

Mr. Macdonald, with number of his pupils,
took sketching tour to Fall creek last Friday.
Mrs General Wallace. on her return from the
watering places where she and General Wallace
are spending the summer, intends TO invite the
Art Association to visit her house in Crawfords-
vile.
1t is said Mr. Macdonald of the art school, is
contemplating a change of residence 1t is to be
hoped however, this rumor is not we'll founded
for the energy and talent of this gentleman have
done much to arouse an art interest in our city.
Mrs. Ferry is out OF the city for short vaca-
ton, and upon her return will start for New
York and Boston for the summer. The ability
and energy of this lady bound to bring her
success and high position in the work she SO
dearly loves
Indianapolis is superior in photography; the
photos now on exhibit at Liebers are better than
anything to be had in New York The ladies'
eyes fairly sparkle with light the features have
flesh like smOothness each head has "A natural
and characteristic pose, and the details of cos
| tune, as fine lace. silk, fur and so on, very
good Mrs. General Knefers portrait is par
tlcularly good.
Morton NJ. Casseday, in the Southern Bivouac
for July, says the progress of art toward the
South has become marked. and largely through
the Influence of the great eXpositions. De says
there is no lack of the art instinct In the South
that only the impulse and education were lack
ing. If, therefore, it may be added. art so
closely follows in the wake of commercial enter
prises. the South has surely taken the right
| road toward prosperity and happier conditions.
Mr.. Steele's studio is indeed place of Won
drous attraction. He has set apart Saturday
afternoons upon which to receive those who only
desire to look at his pictures The
portrait of Ex-Governor Porter is
nearly completed, and bids fair to be
a mastery piece of work. The head of Afr-
can negro and study of an old lady, with Bible
In hand, and seemingly in deep thought are
gems of perfection. Both were painted from
nature
About one year ago art connoisseun will
| remember an oil painting on exhibition in the
When window. the subject "A scene In the mount
aims an eagle in the air. deer in his talons, and
further down the mountain side herd or deer
i'll distress. The painting, at the time. attracted
much attention, and was highly COMMUNICATED
for its strength and beauty. Few Of its admirers
knew however. that it was painted by young
gentleman Of this city, twenty one years of age
Mr.. Walter Ball. who had never taken lesson
in his lfe and whose gift is wholly natural.
Mr.. Ball has in his collection number of beau
tful paintings and etchings. all the products of
his genius and skill. 1t is to be hoped Mr.
Bah will receive the encouragement and credit
his efforts deserve in some more beneficial form
than mere praise.
The Art Association excursion, which leaves
for Old Point on July q, going through the stu
pendous scenery of the Blue Ridge and Ale
ghenies. is not. many think, 2 hot excursion.
1t is through SO elevated region that it is very
cool yet does not have the chilly winds the ca
| reproducing changes of the northern mount
ain routes. Many Northern people frequent
these Blue Ridge resorts, glad TO get away fl ON
the cutting east winds of northern coasts to an
| equable GOODNESS, where they enjoy series
| of quiet mountain rides walks, talks and an oc-
| casional watering place ball. The coast which
| forms the terminus of the excursion is as CLEAN
| fragrant and fresh of the more north
ern ones are sOiled and banana peel strewn, and
here the witchery of water life may be enjoyed
without the danger of being chilled by cold
winds and colder waters j. II. Martin, No. 16
North Meridian street answers all questions