Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

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"Iast but not least" was never more ittingly
exsmplifed than in the coming to Pittsburg
during the past week Of Mr.. Kn0edeler with q
superb collection of paintings from the famous
Knoedeler galleries, Fifth avenue, New York.
Who does not know of the Knoedeler house
the old Goupil galleryf 1t has for years with
out number been a Mecca to all art lovers
who have drifted New Yorkward, and their
feet have instiDctlvely turned to the we'll
known corner building, with the quaint old
fashioned gilded letters over the doorway. In
the gallery st the rear Of the store
room are always to be found superb
examples from American and European
studios, and the citizen of Pittsburg or
any other city who visits New York in quest OF
art knowledge fails not to visit the Metropoli-
tan Museum collection and the Knoedeler gal
lery. 1t was to be expected, therefore, that a
house of such high standing would send to
Pittsburg superior works, and the interest IN
the coming of this collection has been cor
respondingly great A glance around the
Gillespie gallery certainly reveals remarkable
collection OF canvases. In extent 1t is one OF
numbering about 30 works. In quality the
majority of the pictures are superb. In variety
of method or technical treatment there Is the
greatest possible range. Take A.; Mauve's
there has never been shown in Pitts
burg work of such mastery strength.
Mauve is beyond doubt a mastery painter. He
is an impressionist of the highest possible type.
His impressions are based upon absolute fun
damental knowledge. He paints freely, be-
cause he knows thoroughly. He must have
passed through a course of severe training, Of
thorough study, before he arrived at the su-
preme height of technical freedom he now oc-
cupies, just as Fortuny, for instance. attained
mastery freedom through laborous and pains
taking study. There is class of young paint
ers-a whole brood-who think they can attain
the end without taking the trouble to travel
the road which lies between the beginning and
the end. They call themselves impress
general they ought TO be shot.
This Mauve picture is one of the strongest
works ever brought to Pittsburg. Go and ex.
anime it. You are certain to be impressed by
its strength and truthfulnesS. Superb exam
pies of a different school of art are the works
by Meissonier and Gerome. These are two of
the most Important eanvases by the famous
masters ever seen here. The Gerome is enti-
tied "a Merchant in Cairo" and is a splendid
example. In treatment it is perfectly charac-
teristic of Gerome. the smallest detail being
painted with absolute fidelity THE Vidette,"
by Meissonier. Is an important work by the
deceased painter whose name has been upon
every tongue during the past two months.
The house and soldiers are beautifully drawn
and painted. An unusually important and
beautiful canvas is by Corot At no time has
there been seen in Pittsburg Corot possess
ing such rich and warm color. Corots pictures
are with few exceptions, landscapes pure and
simple. This one is landscape. but derives its
title, "Return1ng Home" from a figure and
horse in the middle distance. Daubigny is rep
resented by an important work entitled "Sum-
mer Day on the Oise." To complete the repre-
sentation otthe Fontainebleau school there is a
remarkably beautiful canvas by Theo. Rous-
seau. This canvas is thoroughly characteris-
running up from the foreground, through
small pool of water and on amid
the distant trees, are the simple
objects used in the composition. The color is
perfect dream. a delicious scale of harmoni-
Gus notes and refined qualities. THE Signal"
by Eugene Deacroix, IS also remarkable pic
ture in color qualities. Space will not admit
of complete review of all the works on ex-
Jules Breton, NJ. Rico, Meyer Won Bremen, E.
Van Marcke, w. Bouguereau. l. Knaus, n.
Monchablon. Ridgeway Knight and splendid
head by ]. ]. Henner. The works should be
seen by all Pittsburg art lovers. because q treat
SO rare and delicious is not often spread here.
The reception which was held in honor of Mr..
Charles Stanley Rehhart last week was fully
described In the daily papers. 1t was one of the
most delightful and successful artistic and
social events that ever occurred in Pittsburg.
1t will long live in the memory of our people as
graceful tribute to Pittsburg artist who, by
shere perseverance and pluck, has won
for himself an exalted position in the
qualities and delicious humor of his
works, delighted millions Of people, and made
his name almost household word wherever
the English language is spoken. 1t must, also,
mark forever green spot in the memory Of
Mr. Reinhart, and one which will remain fresh
and fragrant while he lives and works, because,
after all is said, there is no honor so grateful as
that which is extended by old friends, com pam
ions Of boyhood and young manhood, amidst
scenes made sacred by the dearest memories of
all. Other honors MIR. Reinhart lhas received
throughout the world, but none of quite the
a. s.f IA hon Ann ninfr
A telegram to the New York Herald saws;
The American artists have decided to send to
Berlin. There was good deal of INDIGESTION at
first but finally Won Werner, President of the
Art Association of Berlin. asked Mr.. J. Carl
melchers to form committee, which called
meeting of the artists and elected the follow
Ing to serve: Messrs. Pesrce, Weeks, Mosler,
ROlshover, McEwan and Howe. They issued a
notice, stating that works would be received by
Messrs. Gunchard 6 Fournivet No. 76 Rue
Blanche. up to Thursday next, the packing to
be at the expense of the artist but the freight
to and from Berlin to be at the expense of the
Berlin Art Association. We already hear good
accounts of the number of exhibitors, headed
by Ridgway Knight, Julian Story and Hum
phrey Moore, So American art will be well
represented,
The Academy of Fine Arts of Philadelphia
has appointed a committee of i've to arrange
for display OF American art at the exposition
in Berlin.
The artists of Glasgow and the West of Scot
land have petitioned the Glasgow Corporation
to buy of Mr. Whistler his portrait Of Thomas
Carlyle. The corporation uses certain profits
on annual art exhibitions for the purchase of
works OF art. The movement is certainly a
remarkable honor done to Mr.. Whistler by men
of his own craft. the great majority of whom he
has in all probability never seen.
Mr., George Hetzel. who was quite Ill for two
weeks, had sufficiently recovered Tuesday last
to resume his studies at the Pittsburg Art
School. There is on exhibition al BoyPs one of
Mr.. Hetzers landscapes. a large canvas of more
than ordinary interest and merit
MIR. W. d. Walkley shows this week a large
autumn woodland scene which is unusually
brilliant in color. The subject is an interesting
one, treated with much breadth and skill
Miss Moore exhibits at Boyd's study of
ducks which shows much conscientious care in
treatment, and promises well for the future of
this Young lady's art study.
Mr.. A. +. King exhibits two pictures this
week, one a landscape and the other a still life.
They both possess much merit. Mr.. King has
in recent years established quite reputation
as a successful painter. and deserves all the
success he is meeting with.
An interesting portrait of ex.Lieutenant
Governor Penny, by Wilson. Is on exhibition at
Boyds.
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