The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-03
FINE ART DISPLAY
To be Seen in the ParIors of
the Hamilton.
HELMAN-TAYLOR EXHIBIT
Pictorial reproductions of the
Worlds Masterpieces.

In the parlors Of the new Hamilton
hotel the ladies Federated Clubs OF the
city have the Helman-Taylor art exhibit
1t is model collection of the master
pieces in art. both as to subjects and
style, fully adopted TO the cultivation of
appreciation for the best things in art.
The collection consists Of 127 photo
graphic reproductions of the acknowl-
edged masterpieces Of the world in paint
ing, sculpture and architecture. Most OF
the pictures are carbon photographs or
prints
Much progress has been made IN art
education in the United States. and /;
has been advanced by the reproductions
of great masterpieces. The prints and
photographs now exhibited by the ladies
are an unusual collection. All Of the
best artists are represented, and the re-
productions are artistic.
The exhibit contains pictures that ap-
peal strongly to children and childish
interests; pictures that illuminate history
and make its heroes immortal; pictures
that preserve the ideals of literature, and
pictures that represent the greatest
works Of sculpture and architecture.
Very few people ever have or ever will
see the originals. The most Of them are
in the palaces, galleries and museums of
Europe But it is possible FOR all to see
correct copies, and it Is a profitable visit
to spend a few hours in the Hamilton
hotel parlors, where these pictures are
to be found.
The ladies are certainly TO be COM
mended for securing such a carefully Sc
lected collection. The selection was
made by a number Of the most favorably
known art teachers in this country. Be
ginning with the artists in an alphabet
ical order, Alma-Jadema of the Dutch
British school, has Reading from Ho-
mer'' that is worth while to study.
Next from Bastien-Le Page, Of the
French school. is that most popular pic
ture of Joan Of Arc Listening to the
Voices. The original is now in the Met
City.
Bonheur, also French, has three but
the most noteworthy is sheep"
The Virgin, Infant Jesus and st.
john from Botticelli. is perhaps the
prettiest of his Madonnas Another one
of his pictures, 1.-The Three Graees," is
considered one Of the great world pic
lures.
There are several from Corot. Proba-
bly, the best known is Morning Land
scape: Dance of the Nymphs."
Corregio's Holy Night" is an exceed
ingly fine reproduction. This is one Of
the twelve great world pictures.
A characteristic representation Is that
of Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Da
vid. Then there is photo of Van Dyck's
famous painting Baby Stuart" This is
a very popular picture and is we'll known.
The photo at the Hamilton is taken from
the copy in Rome.
Grenze's most ideal head Of Napoleon
is alongside the pictures Of famous
American statesmen. This portrait Is of
Bonaparte as lieutenant of artillery.
The Aurora" by Guido, an Italian.
should be carefully studied. 1t is an
other one of the worlds famous pictures
Hofmann's Christ in the Temple" is
one of his famous three which are so
well known on account Of the face Of
the Saviour.
There, are over a hundred others. all of
which are very fine. Not only are there
pictures Of paintings. but also photos OF
the worlds most beautiful cathedrals,
as well as other subjects representing
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Sarscenic and
Gothic architecture.
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