Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

tan's Fayoritca, by Nertneimel, farls,
and The Entombment" by farretto,
italy The former is " first medal > OF
Paris. and is most forcible work. Two
lions are receiving their meals frora the
hands OF a Nutian slave. The fierce vo-
rocitv OF the noble beasts is treated IN a
masterful manner and in striking con-
trast with the calm, perfunctory pose OF
the woman, whose blue tunic Is more
brilliant from the contrast OF the tawny
animals and deep brown shadows OF the
cage. The entombment Is not so salts
factory in point Of color, bat the drawing
il correct and the posing digniiied and
In keeping with this act in the great
drama. The countenance OF the Christ
has the appearance OF less re-
cent death. Two other large pic
lures are from the hand OF native
artist. Miss Clementina NJ. ). TompkiDs-
Nos. 13 and II Of the catalogue. the Int
tie Musician and the Little Artist Miss
Tompkius studied in Paris mostly with
Leon Ronnat. one of the frst OF modern
paipters in his school, and her treatment
of these admirable works is in the strong
est modern manner Of handling Of French
art. The natural pose of the Little Ar
tist. who looks out Of the picture at the
object upon which he is making his ar
tistic debui for this is the translation Of
the French title). and the amused in
terest which he takes in his work are de.
liQbtfnlly rendered. As for the pose OF
the "Piccolo Musico" it arrests the at
tention Immediately. The technique OF
both Of these works shows the frmness
which comes Of thorough study.
llr. 4. G.. Heaton's IS another large
canyas-Tbe Bathing Houra at Trowgille.
The Jolly crowd at TINS noted French
watering place are disporting themselves
very much, as everybody does in the
surf and many persons, before consult
Ing the eatslOgue. have taken it Tor a
scene Mt one of our own seaside resorts.
But this impression comes from super
fetal inspection only, and Is suggested
mostly by the costumes which have been
lately initiated 10y our bathers. The pic
ture il light in tone and well suggestive
Of outdoor effect. and the people are
skilflllly contrasted in movement Mr.
Heaton has two other picturesque q
fine portrait of the Philanthropist
Corcoran. the other that Of or
most prominent htcralc'lr. Mrs.
Amehe Rives Chanler. This pic
mre. Which attracts great deal OF at
tension, naturally is commented on IN q
different way by those who have seenthe
original from those who have not, and
equallv naturally the former differ as 70
the resemblance. These agree generally
that it Is the type, if not n close likeness.
The public are more familiar with the
profile pictures Of the fair author, and
consequently cannot easily infer the full
front face IN which the sitter is posed.
The work is artistic in handling and
harmonious in color. Nr. Max Weyl.
OF Washington (Mr. Heaiou is also Of
tbat city,. exhibits a striking landscape.
/ The locale is on the Potomac. The at
mosphere Of this excellent work, rs we'll
rs the local color, pu- the artist well up
/ in the ranks OF our best iandscap-sts.
These are the lerccst canyaecs 1T the
Art Gallery. and to them We give all She
space that We have at present. with the
promise to revert TO She very numerous
ami attractive pictures unEOuccd.
Prominent amongst these are the
charming works lcut 10y some Of our
own citizens who I'm the most public
spirit 4 manner have denuded their own
walls 10 ada attraction to those Of the
| Art Hall.
Much disappointment has been occa-
stoned by tie closing Of the art Hall at
night Oh accolu. OF the failure To ar
range the lighting by the incandesccnt
light Esther than wait for these It
would probably bee better to use tho arc
/ light with globes. Il certainly appears
20 work well FOR Illuminating colors IN
the stOrc-Windo@s on road street.