The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
THE ACADEMIC JULIAN.
ART STUDENT LIFE as 1T rs IN
PARIS TO-DAY.
sketch OF the Famous School--Pro fessors-
Modcis--'s Concours "--Msrie Bach
kirisen-Moasieur Bouguroau.


At q loss as TO the attitude required, be
ing, in my shcrt experience, accustomed
20 Only such poses as may be obtained
by the artistic dlslocatiot OF joints, with
a twist In here, out there. 70 the accom-
paniment OF n little polite conversation
So. | remind you that in the artistic
sphcre only. DO / ask your cons.dera-
ton end that the only tangible rea-
son for this effort IS the desire to do
what others have found so easy.
could not tell you in & small way OF
30 great subject as the art which for
centuries past has beautined our dwelling
places. which has given us monuments 10
pcrpetuate brave deeds Of our her PES.
which has made the faces OF lords and
fair ladies to smile down upon us
through all ages. and aroused our sym
patty by touching moments in the
lives OF both noble and peasant.
All this has been dwolt ~ on, and now
Nils volumes dear TO our hearts. Even
the bohemian life Of the art student.
with its touches Of romance and bits
OF humor, as well as pathos. 10 give IT
color. has been OF late a fsvorite theme
with ready writers and furnishes the
motive for Du Mauriers charming story
OF 'Trilby." and other tales which we
read to-day.
And since so many have anticipated my
small effort and already covered the
ground over which after them / should
not dare 80 tread. ! have chosen TO tell
OF one Of the schools which have furnish
Ell an important factor in the lives OF
many OF our best contemporary artists,
and In art students life as we find IL In
Paris TO-DAY. I speak Of the Academy
founded by Rodolph Julian and known
by his name.
Nearly twenty-five years ago. Julian,
then an artist himself. and successful
exhibitor In the Salon OF Paris, con-
ceived the iCea OF forming school
which would give to students facilities
needed for the pursuit OF their studies,
and that without government help or
influence.
In the Passage des Panoramas was a
narrow entrance and sign reading
Academic Julian WAS for a long time an
that was known Of the school which was
destined In later years TO open its doors
10 hundreds and hundreds Of students
Following the way to the Academic
Julian. as directed by huge hand point
Ing its finger up the narrow flight. ore
soon arrived at the atelier itself Inside
was a large room, well lighted, filed with
stools end easels. while a living model
stood posed. ready for work Every
tic talent was there. In one corner of
the large atelier worked the master
alone. and the days and the weeks passed
on. Air castles tottorcd.
one day go goes "A story which gives
a pleasing touch 10 a narrative of work.
"a pony subject a student noticing the
sign. mounted tho steep stairs to find
the art school indicated Questions were
asked. reuseierements given, all seemed
but where are my fellow studentsY' |
asked the prospective pupil
Are not the atelier. the model. all |
provided. as have said to your" asked |
NJ. Julian.
'Yos. answered he student
Wen said the master. Il have not |
promised to provide You with COM
parions"
The next day this student began work.
o'hers followed; they brought their
friends IN and the Academic Julian was |
founded.
THE ACADEMIC AT PRESENT.
The Academic now numbers savon
branches four for women. three for me,
As 1t grew thu suggestion WAS made 10
nave otner professors The oner was
enthusiastically received and Icfebore
Burlaneer. Carrier Belleuse began their
criticisms. Later on came Boucureau.
Iony Robert Henry. Constant Ferrier.
L-aurens' Bramtoi and DCrcet. ana in |
sculpture Mercie; the much regrettoa |
,hapu. who ias been succeeded hv
Iuech ~ |
There are now TO each atelier two nro-
essors. giving their criticisms alterncte
nonihs, ana massier usually an old
euaeh'' whose part IL is 10 aid beginners.
'nsase models and settle disputes should
ney arse. For entering the Academic
~ examination Is required You nav |
our tuition and take your place. only
u'ure successes will decide whether n |
. u, TO be played high or low.
nc choosing or models I'm Paris schools
UNIQUE and very interesting. AT a GER
AZ .'i"e IL IS understood that models |
- Dv uoinitted fer inspection. and
roinpuy 10 the day and hour a crowd |
warns about the door. creatures 90 80
am and uncertain age and national,tv-
hiaren sent on approval.
some are Cotton up in elaborate eos
uihes. others there are like ..rriih,, -
nose rect or other characterisfics arc
ne attraction. and who have failed n
ay tribute to Madame La Mode
nv ny one they are allowed 10 mount
ne platform. and then show their ac-
onnphShnents in the way OF poses.
o"e strikes highly tragic theme. ana |
VS. an accompanying attitude and !
'1,ai expression. which you may be sure
III o'e out with the second days posine I
no'her Is skilled In cheerfuiness and
~ smile great. broad, CONTAGIOUS +
",e' or WIN sleep for you by the hour
'ne cnalr be comfortable ana induce
ient sufficient y
AS each model shows what ba or s,o '
~ 90 vote Is taken to sec tho efTec, {
ouuced upon the students. II favora-
o' an address is taken. a date given. !
"', 'ne unsuccessful model sneaks I
way ''eSuaien. TO seek appreciation az ;
me face and figure in other quarters 7
bach day there are two sessions IN .
10 a'eiiers, with an hour for rest M
'a-oay. Al this time many jealous stu
'nts. living too far away TO 20 homo | q
"a return I'm GOOD season for the after v
ION = session, have their deieuner az tho | y
ua'o' Eggs are boiled. hashes warmed v
the not water which SINNERS an
" over the stoves; tables are set on q
o modelling stands and lunches nro e
ten wei Favored with dust, and tho C
ny poetic but scarcely dlgestihle
ulptor's clay n
some or the glrls-the French ones -,
we 'heir mammas 20 come with them II
"a remain all day. watching over the o
'iiare and progress OF a cherished =,
Ring. These are provided with sea.s u
remote corners Of the room, and there =.
ey sit and knit or sew. or sleep. one / -
member specially. / think she must y,
We been stocking darner to the Repun- :.
or France, by special appointment -
e was never without them. nor did -
o S0ppiy ever 6iyofpfab -