New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28
THE PARIS PRIZE FUND.
VIEWS OF THE FOREIGN PRESS.
LIE TEMPS PRAISES Mr.. CHAMBERS PROJECT
OTHER OPINIONS.

LIE TEMPS PRAISES Mr.. CHAMBERS PROJECT
OTHER OPINIONS
In the recent visit TO Paris OF John Armstrong
CHAMBER the founder Of the Paris Prize Fund, tile re
ports which have 10 this side OF the water were
reports OF facts accomplished. Not the least of these
was the acceptance the part Of some OF the most
eminent leaders of French to the Offices Of judges
and supervisors Of tile work Of the benefciares OF
the Paris Prize Fund established in New-York and
Boston.
That Mr.. Chanler has met success in Paris s shown
by the press comments upon him and his work. lie
Temps says:
The Intelligent individuality OF the Americans IL now
giving novel proof OF its energy Sumo years ago
young lawyer OF New-York, John Armstrong Chaner'
while student OF International law In Paris. met In the
Latin Quarter a conparot who had come to Paris 70
study painting Mr. Chanler found him without resources
and. consequence, unable 10 continue his studies
Mr. Chznler did not hesitate to furnish him with the
necessary funds his work. bus also guaranteed
him q live years annuity.
The result Of his boneyoence justified the wisdom
Of his undertaking. Mr. Chanler did not stop here He
formed project !or establishing in the United states
the principle which he had generously ap-
piled. There exists In Paris and throughout
the European continent in general certain
atmo phere which not yet fully developed In the
United States. 70 give 70 his native country the
rich experience Of the old world and how to transport 10
the other side OF the Atlantic not only the best instruction
and Impressions which the and art galleries OF
Paris London Madrid, Rome. Munich, Dresden and
st. Petersburg give European artists but also the
taste and skill which from close contact with the
mlndo IN been the problem which he has
undertaken to solve, and it seems with every
prospect OF success.
There is no School Of Rome for the United States
That Government docs undertake the expense OF
sending young artists Europe study the best works
OF tho best masters Of the world 1t U.s. however not to
be understood that the United States artists.
The Americans. on the contrary, have established a
ofnts Of limos afuf.we pnforu
among whom MN. Sargent Melchers and Harrison.
men OF incontestabe talent.
"The London Globe says:
Every interested in art knows what the prlx dc
Rome Is for young French artists project has been
in the air time and is taking definite shape,
which will give something Of the same advantages, and
something OF the ambitions among the rising
artists the United States The proposal IS in effect.
to found sort OF American prx de Paris
The number OF American artists who settle In France,
aid mainly in Paris proceed through what may be
called the second OF their art training is con
siderable. Both in Latin Quarter and at Vernon
there important colonies OF American painters. many
of whom have commanded rcect for their pc oimances
from people not particularly forward to
recognize outside talent. The great Partisan
artists have brought the "school' system to
perfection be rvaled by Dusseldorf, Munich or
Rome and probably present to the learning art
world Athens to the learning philosophic
world in the days OF It's most active Intellectual existence
II Is the object OF an American gentleman TO
repuarize and facilitate this artistic instruction lot c
own countrymen John Armstrong Chanler. the gentle
man in question raised in New-York and Boston
fund sufficient keep young artist in Paris 1--WE years
are glad understand that Mr.. Choner's scheme
has been MP heartiness IN the United States
His plan has been att'ly welcomed in Paris. where
American students cord ally encouraged
The "Temps" for instance anticipates that II VIII
add new branch Of Intellectual superiority to the rich
patrimony Of the Americans and give powerful Impulse
to the artistic OF country most fertile in talent
Of 30 many various kinds"
on other a Of Jealousy Of American art
IS struck by another journal though Of slight
Importance upon such subject. The "Cil Bias" notes
that there talk Of the establishment OF third
salon I'm Paris devoted entirely TO the exhibition Of
the works Of American artists This suggestion OF Itself
indicates the number and importance u the American art
colony in Paris and the idea Of "Saon OF Yankee
paintcrs in Paris reminds the jealous "GN
Bias" Of the prohbitiye imposed by the
American Custom House upon important works Of art
The '.Gu Bias" says with bitterness: Here we
receive the young American artists with open in all
our masters studios: returned to their native
country they cut nope from their confreres IN
France Before long America VIII be completely closed t.
orr works and our artists while stupidity and Oh
,tinatey Bringing up by fresdes the little whelps
nom over the ocean
We admit that contrast ls rather hard but France
not quite the country complain of another countrys
protective policy j. Is more probable that Frenchmen Of
all degrees will welcome Mr.. CHAMBERS notion OF still
further encouraging i education Of American artists in
Partisan and other European schools, and accept with
gratitude the general admission that American art can find
no better mistress than the art which is so brilliantly
taught in Paris.