Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-02

On Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock,
meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Flttsourg Art Society was held in the
Academy OF Science building, on Fifth
street. 10 some extent a programme for the
seasons receptions was marked out, and 1t
is one of unusual interest and variety. The
members of the board have not been idle
during the summer. and it is safe to say
that more important features, in the line OF
art and musical lectures and receptions, are
In store tor the members OF the society than
have ever heretofore been given in this city.
Altogethea the season promises to be an un-
usually .IilIant one. The Art Society has
been in existence about Is years. and many of
the older members have expressed the hope
that it NAV now be incorporated in order that
Is may more fully meet the requirements of the
present activity in art ana musical matters. 1t
is probable that some steps looking TO this end
will be taken in the ear future.
An important collection of paintings, the
Haseltipe collection, is exhibition at Gill
lespies gallery tEis week. Many Of the artists
represented are for the first time seen in their
works in this city. George II. Boughton, the
American painter, is of these. He is we'll
represented by two important works. which are
delightfully."- harmonious in color and pure in
conception and design. Probably Boughton
has won greater distinction than any other
Inaidens are familiar to all art lovers through
reproductions. a small picture An Eastern
Musician" by CharlemOnt, is q notably fine
work. beng finished with the utmost
skill and knowledge conceivable. Taking
an Observation" by De Melville,
Is a beautiful work, mellow and rich in color
and tone Rico is not a new name, but his
picture is different from any heretofore ex-
hlbited in PittsbuTg both in subject and treat
ment gathering the Herd" BY Van Marcke,
is not large canvas. but it Is very good one,
being Tree in treatment and strong as Van
Marcke always is, in color. Alfred Stevens is
represented by a very characteristic figure
piece. AT the Mosque" by PaSini, is an un-
usually large and important work by this artist.
MunEacsy Is represented by an important land
scape, which is full OF vlgor and dash. 1t is a
strong work Charles Linford, whom we may
still claim as a Pittsburg artist, is represented
by q charming little landscape which hangs
next 10 tine picture by Munkacsy. An excellent
Opportunity is offered comparing the work of
our towEsman with that of one of the most
famous living painters. In refinement of color
the Llnford is the superior work. Altogether
the collection is an excellent one, and every
such collection should be warmly welcomed be-
cause of the uudisputed educational influence
eXerted by good works OF art.
Mk. A. l. KING has just finished portrait
Of Judge White. 1t might have been appro-
priately painted with water colors Although
very busy with portrait work, MIR. King has
found time 10 paint new fruitplece.
LANGELUs, Millet's famous picture, has
eeen sold again. The negotiations have only
3ust been completed in Paris oy Mr.. Austin
Robertson, representing the American Art As
sociatlon- Il is not known yet exactly who the
purchaser is, inasmuch as Mr.. Robertsuns ne
EolatIons have been carried on with agents.
IhS plcJure has sold this time Tor $50 600 francs
as against 0SU CO.. francs, the price paid over :.
year ago by tie American Art Association at the
auction of the Secretan collection in Paris. II ,
Is cUDjeCJIIed that tie 'Angelus" !" when re-
turned 10 Paris, will be placed by Its purchaser
~ the Louvre, but nothing definite can be said
ABOUT tEis until later. The picture VIII remain I
Ia t!ls country until about the middle OF De- /
cenber, the terms of the sale requiring that it /
shall be delivered III Paris on January l. 1t is |
now e1hI hI0ition m Boston 1t had been sug-
EeSteG to secure this picture, together with the
Nerestchagin collection. which is still intact,
ior exhibition this winter IN the Carnegie gal
lery IN Allegheny. 1t would have been a great |
thing for Pltrsburg, but if the terms OF the sale
are correctly reported, the project is of the |
question.
WILLIAM II. CHASE exhibits in the art de- |
partment Of the mechanics fair at Boston, a |
portrait Of James Mcneil Whistler. which is |
spoken Of itself highly WhistleresQue in |
style and treatment.
ABOUT the middle of next month Russell /
StuTGess. OF New York, will deliver two i'm
portant art lectures before the members Of the
Art SocIety. The subjects OF the lectures have
uoT yet been announced. but it is probable that
one Will be devoted to the art of painting and
the other 10 sculpture. Mr. Sturgess is spoken |
OF As = gentleman OI broad culture and thor
ouG2 knowledge OF the subjects lie treats and
the members OF the society anticipate !
treat III these two lectures. The dates viii be
announced Is early as possible in order that
menherS may not be deprived, oy other engage |
ments, OF hearing the distinguished lecturer
Mr.. y. s. STEVENSON is absent from his
studio this week owing to the death of his sister.
THE Mckinley tariff bill as finally passed by
Congress imposes duty Of Is per cent on works
Of AT Presumably this duty is for tie protee-
tion OF The artists, hut the American
united in reques: TO Congress to admit for
eign pictures tree on the gro nd rnar we need
ART education more than anyth ng else in this
tIonGl influence.
THE eEinen: artist. NJ Herkomer is paint
ing portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
AND now we are likely to have an attack Of
old masters in this country. The Glider" by |
hcInbraDdt. secured last year for the Metro
polit2n Museum has set the pace. This month
ME DUrand-RueI imported a new Rembrandt
Portrait o; an Old Man" aud also an impor-
t'at painting by Rubens.
PORTRAIT Of Judge Magee. by Mr. Dal-
icy, was shown during the past week.
DURING the week Mr.. Hetzel has been try
Ing TO catch the heeting autumual tints which
abound at this season about his EdEewood
home, and the result of his efforts rs a pleasing
landscape depicting the glory OF the season
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Mr. "ATZ, the portrait painter, is engaged
At present on crayon portrait.
NOVEMBER was the last day for receiving
works for the ninth autumnal exhibition of
the New York Academy of Design. The var.
nlsbing days will be Thursday and Friday,
November p and 81 from 10 4 NJ to SPIN