Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05

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ANNOUNCEMENTS are out TOR the f1rst re-
ception of the Academy of Science and Art, to
be held in the new home of the academy, thf
Thaw mansion, on Fifth street, October II
That this reception will be a notable affail
goes without saying. The academy is com
posed of many of the best citizens, including
large number of professional gentlemen, and
the occupancy of so desirable and charming a
home as the one now, for the first time, thrown
open. will be celebrated with much rejoicing
and pardonable pride.
1t is expected that the Art Society Will De
able to furnish number of paintings to grace
the occasion. although the present is an unfa,
vorable time to secure these works. Some OF
the artists have not returned from their
sketching trips, and it is early even for those
ton on Of their 81 summer work. It takes time to
finish pictures but those who can Will douDt-
less be represented. 1t is also expected tnat
the same society will provide music for the en-
tertalnment of the guests; and other assoeia-
tions within the fold of the academy will. each
in It's way, contribute to the pleasure OF the
occasion.
Mr.. A. BRYAN WALL remains in the mount
aims in the vicinity of Scalp Level. where he Is
finishing several canvases begun last month
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LIKE good wine, Mr.. George Hetzel loses
nothing in quality and strength as the years go
by. Certainly some of his work this summer
is equal to that of any previous season within
the memory of art lovers in Pittsburg. This IS
saying good deal. for it will be remembered
that Mr.. Hetzel has the high honor of taking
medal at the Cen tennial exhibition In 1876 HIS
medal picture will be rem membered as charac-
teristic woodland scene which is now. 1t is un-
derstood, IN the possession OF the Duquesne
Club, of this city. Among the veterans works
of this summer are many clever bits from for
est and stream worthy of his brush; but Two
merit special mention.
One Of these represents quiet pool Of water
in the foreground surrounded by great rocks
and sklrted by dense foliage. There is, espe-
cially in the foreground of this canvas, high
degree OF genuine quality and truthfulness-
truthfulness in higher sense than that which
belongs to the simple painting of rocks and
water faithfully, because the impression of the
whole is most satisfactorily given. The other
of tree trunks and foliage is especially merito-
rious. Delicately and faithfully treated are
these trees. and especially in the shadows is the
feeling of atmosphere preserved with much ac-
curacy.
ONE of the best portraits painted in recent
years by Mr.. Jasper Lawman, is that Of Major
Negley, now on exhibition at Gillespie's. The
likeness Is a striking one and must prove high
ly satisfactory to the members of the Pitts
burg Bar Association, who ordered the por-
trait
BEYOND any doubt the most notable collec-
tion of paintings thus tar brought to Pittsburg
is the Bleiman collection, now on exhibition at
the Gillespie Gallery. The very presence OF
SO rare and valuable collection of paintings Is
an unmistakable compliment to Pittsburg
taste and refinement. No dealer in art works.
certainly no dealer acquainted with Pittsburg
people, as Is Mr.. Bleiman, would venture to
transport, at his own cost, SO large number
of paintings of great value, without having
somewhere in his inner consciousness the fe ell
ing that true worth in art would be understood
and appreciated here This is the fact, alto
gether aside from the business aspect of the
matter, which is and should be, highly graft
flying to all Pittsburg's citizens. This city has
rapidly risen to the high distinction of good
market for paintings and the public manifesto
tion of taste will inevitably follow.
Among the names represented in this col
lection are at least two not heretofore seen on
canvass in this city-L. Alma Tadema and Rosa
Bonheur. There are two works by Rosa Bou-
heur. One represents a pair Of oxen standing
at rest; the other, two stays in the highlands
of Scotland. The oxen are painted with great
fidelity and strength. and the consumate
knowledge of animal painting which especially
characterizes the smaller works OF this cele-
brated artist. The Alma-Tadema is wonder
fully beautiful in color, and everywhere gives
evidence of the most profound knowledge OF
harmony and design. Among modern painters
Alma-Tadema stands almost without a rival in
his chosen field OF classically pure art, and he
invariably couples with the most painstaking
execution degree of tone and color scheme
alike charming and agreeable.
Ifas in Reading Homer. Yin the Metropolitan
Museum, he treats a subject in higher or
lighter key, the treatment is faultless and well
maintained throughout. And also in the En-
trance to Theater'' in the Vanderbilt collec-
tion the key is lower and the color richer, like
perfect harmony IS maintained. You return
ever recurring feeling that here is pure, unaf-
fected art, and that the man who is capable Of
producing so exquisite Work IS entltleo TO the
highest honor his fellows can bestow.
The Van Marckle is another canvas worthy
of special mention. The treatment of cattle is
mastery and direct. Unlike many paintings.
this one is equally satisfactory throughout
The distant line of buildings, the sky and
ground are painted with equal skill, although
the care may not be so apparent as in the prin-
cipaI objects. The Gerome is small canvas
compared with Others The treatment of
lion, which lies upon the sandy beach in the
is noteworthy because of It's great
delicacy and truthfuness. Gerome is nothing
if not perfect in the minutest detail. and finish
such as this is always satisfactory because it is
There are characteristic pictures by Berne-
Bellecour and GrOlleron respectively, both i'm
portant in subject, treatment and size. 1t ID
not possible to describe all the pictures exhib-
ited The Henner is characteristic and strong
head. The Bonguereau is pure and fresh and
charming in the rendering OF childish inno-
cence and sweetness. The Schneger is nota-
Bile example of this masters work. There are
two RicUs. the larger being one of his most
important works in size and treatment. Corat,
Breton, Vibert Knight, lsraels-al are well
by strong and characteristic pict-
ures.
and enjoy the collection because 1t may be
many days before as favorable an opportunity
to deliberately study these painters is pre-
sented.