The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-14
THE COMING ART EXHIBIT.
The Arrival of Two Carloads of the
Pictures for the Exhibit Yesterday.
Some of the Great Works of Art by Noted
Painters that Indiana People Will
Have an Opportunity to See.

Have an Opportunity to See.
The Indianapolis art exhibit will begin on
Monday evening, April &c. Two carloads of
pictures, which arrived on Friday, were un-
packed at Masonic Hail 1.-THE place where the ex-
hibit is to be held, and which Is almost as alb
mirably adapted to the purpose as if it had been
specially contrived therefor and the remainder
of the pictures are expected to arrive to-day and
to morrow. The pictures are from the New Or
leans exhibit, and are in charge of Mr.. Wendell
Stanton Howard, who has q deservedly exten
sive reputation as an art connoisseur. This ex-
hibit" said Mr.. Howard to |. Journal reporter
last evening, lis one that will merit a good at
tendance, and have no doubt it will receive it,
as 1t will contain some Of the best work of the
best and most popular artists Of the day."
Among the paintings that have arrived and
been unpacked are two from the easel of
Wertheimer. One Of these, and perhaps his
greatest work, is Lies Favorites de Sultan The
Favorites of the Sultan), which came too late
for the New Orleans Exposition. 1t is large
canvas, eight by twelve feet, and occu
pied the place Of honor at the ex-
hibit at Antwerp 1t represents female
Nubian slave feeding a cage Of lions.
The figures are OF life-size, and the graceful
outline Of the slave is in rare contrast with the
savage, sinewy symmetry Of the royal beasts.
The other Wertheimer painting, lie Baiser de
la Sirene" THE Kiss Of the Siren), is the quntes
sence of German romanticism, representing, as
it does, the water nymph, as she clasps the en-
tranced sailor in her arms to draw him under
the wave. This painting, magnificent in color,
is 9x12 feet Like the preceding and many
others of this collection it was painted, not for
private ownership, but specially for exhibition
and the patronage of governments. The kiss
Of the Siren" has received four medals, the last
one at Amsterdam, in 1883.
Another painting that has attacted great at
tention and no small amount of praise from ca
pabe critics is one covering an 8xl2 canvas.
This Is THE Disputed Prisoner by the cele-
brated French artlst Luminais, which was in
the Paris Salon of 1879. 1t represents an episode
in the time Of the conflict between the Romans
and the Gauls. In the foreground is beautiful
woman, the prisoner Two horsemen are dis
putting her possession. The action is vigorous
and the scene striking and spirited in the OK
treme.
Another large picture is by John Ward Duns-
more, pupil Of the great French artist, Couture.
Mr. Dunsmore is an American-it is Mr.. How
ards impression that his father lives in this
State-who is q rising artist. The subject is
Macbeth and Banquo's meeting on the moor
with the witches. This is the largest canvas in
the collection, being nine by thirteen feet with
out the heavy frame in which it is set
Frank Boggs, an American, who has lived in
Paris the last ten years, has in this collection
favorite scene on the old canal at Dordrecht,
Holland The vista is down the line of sluggish
water, with the rambling, crazy old Dutch houses
rising on either hand-a quaint subject gray
and subdued.
The Encampment at Sea" is alarge canvas by
long resident of Paris, This is a picturesque
grouping of fishing boats and fishers in the
twilight waiting for morning.
A good-sized painting by Fl. D. Bloomer,
Yosemite valley, and the work of Mrs. McNigh
of New York. is represented by a life sized figure
called Lois. the Witch" The theme is from
one of Mrs. Gaskell's novels, and shows woman
behind the gaol bars, In the old days of Salem
witchcraft.
Jean Benner. a French artist, and noted one,
is represented by adelightful painting from his
master brush. 1t is called LA Belle de Scio,"
and represents two female figures standing on
rocky coast waiting for the return of a lover
OF the younger one of the twain. The coloring
is remarkably beautiful and the picture attract
ed great attention at New Orleans.
A good-sized canvas by George F. Num- por-
trays French landscape in modern French
from ners prettiness as anything could well be.
Another very similar in treatment is by Ches.er
LOOMS, young American artist in Paris.
A very large canvas and one of the most
charming in the collection is Low Tide at La
Villette, by Frank c. Bromley one of the most
talented artists in the West. 1t shows stretch
of sandy beach, with brighthued fishermen aud
wives, while on the horizon is outlined the old
town Of La Villette. A smaller canvas is from
the hand OF the French artist Jacques Wagrez.
re a 40 IF Wox 10 4 Ell
lie gem represents Cupid with outstretched
arms barring the pathway leading up the mount.
ain, to three maidens, the path being fanked by
thorns. This is an exquisite bit of color, pure
and classical
parting Vows. by Peter MacNab, noted
London painter, will be a favorite here. Mr..
MacNab is well known as an illustrator of En-
glish books
Among the pictures opened yesterday was
painting by Paul Soyer, one Of the greatest
French painters of the day. It is small but de-
lightful. 1t is called The Stithy at Noon" and
represents the brawny, leather aproned smith,
the fires smoldering in the forge, while he seats
himself to enjoy pipe.
Mr.. Howard contemplates giving talks on
pictures and art one or two afternoons each week
during the continuance of the exhibit, if desr
able There is great deal about pictures that
cannot be put in a catalogue, and Mr.. Howard is
an instructive and entertaining talker art
topics. He will also ask local artists who have
deserving pictures to exhibit them, and SO man
age to give them personal interest in the ex-
hlbit which will be to their benefit as display
of this character stimulates a love for works of
art No paintings, however, that have lost their
novelty by being shown a half dozen times in
local exhibits will be desirable
The Indianapolis Art Association, under whose
auspices this exhibit is to be given, met yester-
day afternoon at the parlors OF the Denison
House, and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President-Rev. N A. HYDE.
Vice Presidents-Mrs. Joseph A. Moore Mrs Mia
F. Rtzinger Mrs. j. F. Hodges
Recording Secretary-Mrs May Wright Sewall