Evening journal., 1900-12-12
Knows Mrs. George NJ. Pull
man But That Is all
Has STUDIO IN OPERA HOUSE
Back Of Wedding Announcement Is a
Romance Of Much In
tereSt

According to friends OF Gerald Barry,
the distinguished artist who is in this
city, there is 40 truth in the published
report that he is to become the husband
of Mrs. George NJ. Pullman, widow of
the palace car king. In fact, Mr.. Barry
has had printed a denial Of the story.
Mr.. Barry is acquainted with Mrs.
Pullman, it is true, and back Of that ac-
Quaintance is a pretty little romance.
Several years ago Marshall Field of
Chicago, employed the artist to paint the
portrait of his daughter Ethel Tree. The
portrait showed such fine perception and
such admirable technique that it won
the admiration Of Mr.. Pullman, who gave
several sittings for Mr.. Barry.
A DIFFICULT TASK.
The portrait of Mr. Pullman proved
rather difficult task and as the painter
realized that it would do much toward
making his reputation he spent a great
deal of time upon it. In the weeks that
he was at work putting the features Of
the millionaire on canvas Mr. Barry
gained the friendship Of the entire Pull
man family, and since that time has been
frequent visitor in Elberon, n. j., and
the Thousand Islands, where the Pull
man Summer homes are.
Early last Summer Mr.. Barry was
commissioned TO paint a portrait Of Mrs.
Pullman. The artist went to the Sum
mer house in Elberon, n. j.. immediate
ly after the return Of Mrs. Pullman and
her mother. Mrs. Sanger, from their Eu-
ropean tour. The daily sittings which
extended over two months, are said to
have developed the Old-time friendship
between Mrs. Pullman and Mr. Barry
into the most sincere affection.
LOVE PAINT AN IDEAL.
The portrait progressed so slowly that
it was Autumn before the last touches
were put upon it. When the portrait was
finally finished it was an idealized study
of Mrs. Pullman, and the painter is said
TO have fallen in love with his model.
After there was really no excuse to lin
ger over the work Mrs. Pullman decided
10 have the portrait Of mother made by
the man who had done such a wonderful
piece Of work in producing a lifelike por-
trait of herself. This second commission
kept Mr.. Barry engaged until late in Sep
tember.
When Mrs. Pullman went to Chicago
about two months ago, Mr.. Barry, fol-
lowed her, it is said, and an army of
decorators was employed to make
changes in the house. One Of the upper
noors was remodeled, sumptuous suite
Of rooms. including a bathroom, which is
a marvel Of luxury and of magnifcence,
being included. This suite Of rooms is
fitted up on the most sumpuous scale
and furnished for the occupation Of a
person Of luxurious and artistic tastes.
1t was the refurnishing of the house that
probably gave rise to the rumor Of the
wedding.
Mr.. Barry is a resident Of New York.
He is tall and athletic. He has a rather
florid complexion and sandy hair, which
he parts in the middle. He is famous for
his fastidiousness in the matter Of dress
Instead Of affecting the carelessness OF
attire supposed to be common TO artists.
he is a man Of fashion and a favOrite in
society.
At present he is engaged in his studio
in the Grand Opera House on work for
Henry B. Thompson. Mr.. Barry has
just finished a portrait for L. Tatnall
Warner