The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-02
HOW SHE WON A
GREAT FORTUNE
Boston Girl Artist Becomes Heir to
Rosa Bonheur,
CAPTlVATED THE GREAT PAlNltR
Painted the French Woman's POrtraS
aud Received Praise-anna
KIumpkc Now the Possessor
ola Vast Estate.
CAPTIvATED THE GREAT PAINTER


one OF tho most fortunate gtTs IN III
rome is Miss Anna Klumpke, a former
resident Of Boston. She is one OF a lam
fly of four sisters, who few years aso
went to Boston with their widowed mo-
Their and engaged apartments on Bea-
con street. The girls were all inclined to-
ward art, but Anna WAS, perhaps the
most talented Of the quartette. 1nsy
came from California, where they had
resided many years, and there Anna nrst
saw the light OF day. She seemed 10
take naturally 90 art and her parents IN
dulged her fancy 10 the extent or tne-r
means. They were unable, however, 10
give her an the advantages she craved.
Anna's fancy ran 10 portrait painting
which she soon found remuneratiNe. Her
engaging manners. no less than her brill
liant execution of the few commissions
she az first received, soon gave her the
entree into the best society OF the huD
and She made money as well ms iflenos'
Her sisters also possessed talent III an
unusual degree. one. Miss Dorothe.h IL
an astronomer OF fine reputation and mas
been admitted 10 the privileges OF the
Paris observatory, whose doors up 70
the present date have been closed against
women. The faculty Of that institution
having proved her worth, granted her a
STAFF position, assigning her special work
i'm one OF the bureaus. Besides measuring
stars she is n clever designer OF gowns
and has other talents. She carried or
the observatory prize last year Of 5OoJ
francs Julia. another sister, became 2
pupil Of Ysaye. the great vi0linist and Is
now one OF the most accomplished musi-
clans Of her sex in the country. Angus
Ia, the third sister. IS a physician OF
good repute and enjoys a large practice.
During the stay OF Miss Anna klumpke
IN Boston she was a prominent member
OF the Unity Art club and nj one time
n director Her studio became a sort
OF salon. and many o. pleasant evening
did she give her associate members and
their guests The walls We're covered
with rare paintings. the most interesting
OF an being The ones from her own brush.
notably one OF her sister Dorothea, which
was greatly admired for its fine coloring.
PAINTS MISS BONHEUR'S PORTRAIT.
For many years IL had been the desire
OF Anna Klumpke 10 paint q portrait Of
Rosa Bonheur. the great animal painter.
While residing IN France she one day said
Eau revolr'' 10 the students IN the atelier
and went 10 BY unherllded. introduced
herself and Rosa Bonheur was charmed.
She fell In love with the plucky American
enthusiast and proceeded 20 let her know
II. Anna returned 10 Paris greatly dated
over her visit for she had succeeded In
gaining the consent so desired. This was
a little more than two years ago.
Rosa Bonheur seemsl 20 renew her
youth and spirits. She began once more
to paint 10 show n revival Of courage
and ambition and at the time OF her death
had mammoth painting in view which
she hoped 10 finish this year. She posed
for her friend. seated I'm an armchair with
her favorite dog In her arms. and when
the picture was done our heroine received
the praise so eagerly hoped FOR from the
artist herself The portrait was pro-
nounced the best ever made OF her IL
was exhibited In the Paris salon. was
well hung and was on the line when tho
original passed away
WON FAME AND FORTUNE.
What appealed 10 Rosa BOnheur was
the indomitable courage. perseverance,.
cheerfulness and devotion 20 herself dis
played by the American. She learned 10
love her for certain appealing traits OF
character and the woman was l0nely--in
fact. she believed In Anna Klumpke. and
IL was only natural thaL sne snow her
gratitude for the brightness thus brought
into her life during lis closing years.
For the first time In twenty years Rosa
Bonheur exhibited IN the salon and her
last work Is her COWS and oxen from
Auvergne." a glorious piece Of work.
During her two years stay al by Miss
klumpke refused all commissions that
would take her away from her friend.
Rosa Bonheur achieved the largest for
tune Of any Frenchwoman. For two
score years she earned with her BRUSH
5000 year on an average and II Is said
that she was thrifty. Her estates ara
and the castle a museum OF art
a fortune In itself There are portfolios
OF sketches worth their weight I'm eold-
Much criticism IS expressed by the direc.
tors OF the Louvre. who expected to ac-
ouire them. In addition 20 the above
she inherited $1,000 IN cash, besides se-
curities well invested
Pending the settlement OF the estate
and other matters, Miss Klumpke Will
remain at the chateau. She Is beloved
by the peasantry. who stand by her in
the face OF the threatened contest OF the
Will by lot OF impecunious relatives.
Meantime her Boston friends are won
dering II all this Is quite true. They ara
rubbing their eyes. yet an say II hope
SO; she deserves it."-Chicago Chronicle.