Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-26
LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS.


MISS EMMA W. PATTON shows study Of a
head in water colors at Mayors The work il
80 broadly handled it may almost be said to be
devoid of detail but it is from life. and therein
lies its merit as the expression Is very good and
it is certainly very iifelike.
THE Haseltine collection has been kept in
the Hacke gallery somewhat longer than was
at first intended, but tomorrow the pictures
will be removed and in their places win appear
those which form the usual exhibit, supple
mented by such new ones as may be added from
time to time.
Two very fne photographers of paintings
which are really masterpieces of art, are shown
at Gillespie's One is from 1.-THE Shrine OF
Venus" by L. Alma-Tadema, which exhibits
the fine qualities that have rendered the fame
of this master so worldwide. The other is from
the picture entitled Football" )" by w. H. Over
end. the author of IAN August Morning With
Farragut." The large number of figures shown
in this work are all excellently well drawn, and
the action Of those engaged in the struggle for
the ball is particularly strong.
AT this season of the year painting in the
studio seems wearisome task compared with
the delightful recreation which it becomes
when big yellow umbrella forms one Of the
accessories, or better still, when the shade Of
some convenient tree may be availed Of The
suddenness with which we have been visited
with periods of high temperature has made
many of th artists long for the cool breezes Of
forest and glade, and they are making prepara-
tiOns to pack their sketch boxes and take to
the woods. To speak of them as taking TO the
woods however. is not as literally true at pres
ent as 1t has been in former times, at least not
to the same extent There has OF late been
manifest disposition on the part OF the public
to buy, and consequently on the part of artists
to paint, subjects in which the work OF man is
a III g.
and roadside, such as were heretofore almost
negle cted are now looked for with the greatest
interest.
CHAPTERS creek is a picturesque locality,
and would readily furnish subjects for the
brush of Pittsburg artists without their going
very far from home, but this is fact of which
they appear to be ignorant or unappreciative,
since the place is so carefully avoided. Mr.. E.
A. Poole, however, has planted his sketching
stool close by q large tree overhanging the
waters of the creek and produced a picture
which proves that the scene forms a very ex-
cellent subject for the brush of the landscape
painter. The particular effect shown In this
work is that Of early morning when the mists
rise and hang about the trees, rendering all the
more distant objects more or less mysterious
and obscure. In the drawing and coloring the
work is very good, and in composition and gen.
eral effect it is decidedly pleasing and attract.
i've, but the handling OF the large tree in the
qualities most characteristic of work by
finished artist.
A VERY pleasant and cieverly handled in
terror shown at Boyd's is the work Of Mr. D. B.
Walkley. The bright sunlight streaming in at
the window seems TO indicate that the hour is
morning, while the occupation of the young
woman who is apparently engaged in the pre-
paration of the midday repast would perhaps
Justify the same conclusion. The picture gives
the impression of being scene from Holland,
presumably the home of q moderately well-to-
do PEASANT. This is a well composed picture
full of interest of quiet kind, as works of its
class by Mr.. Walkley usually are. The figure
of the younger girl leaning idly against table,
watching her companion at work, gives the
picture an air of repose which tells of ease and
contentment with theirlot in life, which is quite
characteristic of the class of people they repre-
sent The color in this work is very good, and
in the execution Of detail very little fault can
be found. There is one respect however, in |
which pictures by this artist may be considered
fair subjects for adverse criticism, and that Is
that ne displays certain amount of manner |
Ism in the drawing of his figures, making his |
pictures look too much alike. This is some |
thing of fault in his works taken collectively,
though it perhaps does not detract from the |
artistic value of each one viewed by itself. |
Along with the above, Nh. Walkley also ex- |
hibits small painting which is really an ar |
tistic gem. 1t is about the smallest work that |
1t is very complete picture, representing the |
exterior of farm house. and is very effective, |
although on such q small scale.
A SMALL collection of paintings, consisting |
of five works by foreign artists, have been shown
at GilleSpie's. These pictures are all works of |
considerable merit, and although limited in |
number are full of interest and well worthy a |
visit from art lovers. The "Grand Canal, |
Venice" by F. R. Unterberger. is good sized |
picture, keyed in a high tone of color and of
very decorative effect Those who wish to see
work by an artist with an unpronounceable |
name will do well to inspect the picture by 2. |
Ajdukiewicz. The subject is a mounted hunts
man winding horn and having number Of
dogs grouped about him In various attitudes
The man and animals are seen in the midst of q
dreary landscape, at time when twilight is far
and the shadows of night are coming |
on. There is some good drawing in this work,
but also some faulty coloring, especially in the
painting Of the horse, where it becomes cold
and hard. H. Lerolle is well.known artist
and the picture shown here is a good example
of his work. 1t is one OF his favorite subjects,
a farm scene, showing field from which the
birds are rising, disturbed by the approach of
the harvesters. A splendid landscape by
Richet is very pleasant though slightly paint
ed work, showing some buildings partly hidden
by trees in the distance, while near the fore
ground noble old tree bends over the road.
The work is very clear and strong in color. An
excellently painted work by Milne Ramsey con-
sists OF an old metal casket surrounded by
roses, under which the hilt and part of the
blade OF sword is seen. The objects COM
prised in this last picture are very well
handled, though lacking in artistic arrange
many different artists, are cleverly painted
Dictures and their Varied character renders |