The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-29
rnr ExrosfTfoS AHT HALL.
A Cursory Glance at Some of the Works
on Exhibition.

iuE NItft 10 -Dttlu ~ uDleb W" 80
hundred and odd objects OF art, and II
was not in our power 20 notice si lie
people OF Virginia and the contiguous
States in The South and West have had
an opportunity OF seeing what has never
before come under the public eyes mere
abou,s or theFe8b0uts-a woitby cOllec-
ton Of works OF art. The Corco-
ran gallery coming South is the
last public exposition Of art work,
but comparatively few OF the citizens re-
ferred 10 have had an opportunity OF
seeing this There is the nucleus OF an
exhibition al Savannah, but practically
the South is without opportunities either
for the lover or the student 10 indulge bis
taste or improve his eye. Many, We are
glad 10 say, have awaited themselves Of
such opportunity, end now here can any
one spend a more pleasant afternoon AT
the Exposition than in the quiet OF the
Art Hall, surrounded by charming works
from the hands OF some Of the first ari-
lists in the country. For Bridgeman Is
there, the first American figure painter,
and lnness, the first American land
scapest We make no inyidious dis
tiuction here because we only repeat the
consensus Of artists themselves.
The average visitor, If Of middle age,
IL naturally first attracted toy Gilbert
Gaurs stirring battle piece,
"wfTH FATE AGAINST THEN"
and no old Confederate can fail 10 feel
some thrill at the peril Of the flag de
tended against odds by The stern men
in gray 80 careless Of the tearing shells
and death dealing minnies.
Separated from this scene by Vert
biemer's strong canvass, the sultan
FavOri,es' is a scene IN perfect contrast
with bO1h of these pictures. Professor
Raup's altogether charming genre sub
jet.
you've LIFE,'
the group of children in the boat, all
interested in the school Of ducklings be
tween them and the ledgy shore the boat,
the tub floating on The shallow water $50
beautifully suggested. the little duck
about 10 dive and pointed at by the JOY |
Gus chubby little fellow, the sketch !
across the waller to The distant shore, all
touched in SO mastery "a way, mark this |
picture rs The most striking IN It's lne ID /
the collection II Is earnestly 10 lie [
hoped that it will aGoTn the walls OF
some one of our citizens as the price Is by !
no means ex ravagant.
This picture was loaned by Messrs.
Reichard & Co prominent art dealers OF
Fifth avenue, New York, who also
kindly loaned the brilliant
Triumph OF JUDITH
(Richterl, on the east wall near by TIE
"Tailor's Shop" by Charles Durand,
very attractive picture shown in the
salon of 1886 and loaned by the same
concern. That concern also lent |
'Primeiro," TyIole4n girl, and group Of
calves very accurate 10 drawing and |
color The art exhibit is also indebted |
40 the American Art Association of Ne~ |
York for very Interesting and attrac- /
tive BriIgeman's - 800 cafe, |
an Algerian subject; class in which he !
has gained great .lme To Is good speci-
men OF his early manncr and a most !
Artistic production Near by above il Is I
Mr.. G. VS. brilliant landscape. A sea
piece by Alexander Harrison, No. 1871
Of the catalogue, is full Of Hight md mo
ton This society als) lends a cunning |
little Kitten Drinking GO. ISL by |
Mr.. Dol he Of New Oik, the wei. known |
painler Cf similar subjects aud OF eX'ea. |
siye reputation, also striking figure by
,allipa. in low tone and showing a very |
skilltnl fl.LniCul. The brothers Jones |
of New York MARY landersl lead each
good specimen Of his work and sustain
inc their well earned place 10 the front |
rank OF American painters.
Heading Robinson CrusOe by r. l. I
Durdnd gives Ne group OF young ioiks
10 whom an older miss is reading tbs !
fascinating work, evidently suggested by !
the sea which stretches purple line
across the background This engaging
little piece is held at a very reasonable
figure. and should remain among Us.
Mr.. J. WadswOrlh Thompson Of New
York, and who has paid great attention
TO such subjects, shows IN No. Il "A call
on the Commander in-Chicf,' worthy OIL
better place ihan in The corner. Ihe
admirable way in which this artist
handles small figures and horses recalls
The method of Pasini, who is held IN
great repute both abroad and here. The
picture Is an admirable one IN every way
TIE WASHINGTON ARTISTS
make a good slOwing-Mr. heaion. WIN
his portraits and geHre piece, AS well as
Mr.. Hinckley with his aTlistically painted
Portrait of Lady and "Yorick.' The
former artists portrait of Miss Amelle
Riyes. Cbanler is always sure OF group
of observers and bis large piece, The
Bathing House (nol'i le', attracts much
attention. Everybody has smile ior
Mr. Parker Manus' ~ here's MotheIy-
little terrier pups peeping eagerly over
the ledge Of tleir box home ioE the eN-
pec,ed paIen'. Good Morning from
Inc same hand, is also terrier OF mature
wears who prceis US from basket
Whilst upon animals we notice Mr
Lerrand johnson excellent sheep Pas
ture in Normandy No. 2lj, very true
~ 10 locale and close 20 nature Ia sheep.
Mr.. Max We,l of Washington sends a
very forcible scene on the Potomac, ana
Mr.. Mathews OF the same city, formerly
of Richmond, contributes one Of The best
things from his hand that we remember
70 have seen. and out OF bis usual way
no. n. "Beach at South Island, ;. {
As totEe marines. Mr Nichols Snug |
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