The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22

Inc wonderful success OF George Du
Maurier's novel of "Trlby." now running
in one Of the great popular magazines,
suggests anew the close affinity which
now exists between graphic art and lit
erature Leaving aside Michael Angelo $
sonnets, Leonardos treatises, and various
professional essays and lectures, the
artists Of the olden time seem to have
found little time or inclination for the use
OF the pen. But many Of their modern
brethren have developed a notable YER
satility in this regard and there is an
ever-increasing sympathy between the al
lied professions of art and letters. The
exquisite paragraphs and pictures of w.
A. Gibson equally illustrate his subjects
vivacious narratives Of the Pencils are
as enlightening aus their clear-lined ctch-
ings; and other very skilful men OF art
have added in like manner 10 their re-
sources the practice of literature. The
rule does not work equally well both
ways, for ii is very unusual that writer
becomes also an illustrator, and even the
charming sketches of Thackeray were
somehow barred out by artistic critics,
TO the great loss of all readers.
one of the best illustrations of this
merging of sympathetic professions is
seen in the case of Frank -. Millet, the
versatile artist. author, war-correspond-
ent, linguist. traveller. and critic. lie has
a mere dabbler and dilettant. but I'm each
of these notable fields of labor he has
won a high degree of success, eVincing
the perfectly developed powers Of an all
around genius as exhibited upon three
continents. In art, aside from his ia
nous illustrations, he stands as the first
genre painter Of America, and is one of
the quartet Of Americans whose pictures
have been bought by the Royal Academy.
In literature his travel-sketches and sto-
ries, published in the chief magazines.
show ability Of the highest order, a
scholarly and polished style, and a fas-
chatting and romantic form OF narration.
lie was one OF the most illustrOus Of
the war correspondents at the siege of
Plevna and the passage Of the Balkans
where the Car Of Russia i'm person gave
him high credit. Millets writings show
how widely he has Travelled on sea and
land, across lonely mountains and down
unknown rivers; and his fluent command
Of modern Greek and half dozen other
languages adds to the richness Of his
literary resources In his capacity as an
art-critic he was a member of the Jury
Of Fine Arts at the Paris Exposition of
1878.
1t was quite BETTING that such cos
mOpOitan scholar should receive as he
did. the appointment OF Director Of Dec
OIdtlOnN
where he acquitted himself with the
greatest possible credit. He also filed the
place Of Director Of Functions, manag-
ing ali ceremonies and entertainments.
inside the grounds, with their flags and
draperies, fireworks. and illumnations.
and other accessories. What Millet did
not know about the Fair was hardly
worth knowing: and no writer can ex-
press better than he those wonderful |
scenes. Whether as a student of art in |
a Paris atelier, a rambler among the con- |
secrated scenes of England, a canoeman |
sweeping down the blue Danube almost |
TO the Iron Gates, a Cossack-uniformed |
observer OF battles on the Bulgarian |
plains, a tireless constructor Of art |
dreams at Chicago, q favor,te painter in
New York, or a brilliant an
nalist OF the wonderful Fair whereof he |
vas such an important factor. Millet !
always puts his whole soul into his work.
and achieves marvels of success.
IL is therefore a singularly fortunate
circumstance that he has accepted the
post Of joint-author Of the forthcoming
Book of the Builders" which Is the
IRRITABLE autobiography of the Fair, writ
en- by the chief men connected with it,
nd illustrated more magnifcently than
my other book ever Issued In America.
NE event 70 be described was the para
,ount one OF its kind in the worlds
istory, and when Millett one of its in
er staff, brings his vivid pen TO the
york OF its description the result Will
e something marvellous. He has also
iven much attention TO the enrichment
Z the work with beautiful and worthy |
ictures and among the choice gems OF
he volume is a fine reproduction of his
reat painting OF The Statue OF Liberty.
With the Wild demons Of panic brood
* ell over our republic, there are many
tizens who prefer not to pay a thou
and dollars for copy OF the Book Of
ne Builders" and yet who greatly de-
re 10 possess such a treasure-house OF
RI, literature, information, and entertain
tent For people OF this class In the
onstituency OF THE TINES. we have
scured the preparation OF sumptuous
opular Edition of the book, written by
ariel II. Burnham, and +. ID. Milet,
nd illustrated with hundreds OF choice
ctures. With such authors and design
s. the Popular Edition of the Book
the Builders must be one Of the phe-
)menai publications of the century and |
is here available only to the subscrib-
3 and readers OF THE TIMES, since no .
pies are TO be sold by agents or IN
ores The advertising columns OF our
lnday issue give the full and interesting
tails.
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