New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

tending in the wings Of the theatre in artificial
light is admirable. Anders l. Zorn's Portrait
~ Nine c." is splendidly drawn. The figure is
.eated on a pale japanese red sofa behind
which is a straw colored japanese screen. The
subiect wears a white satin evening gown, with
large blre and pink japanese designs The
light outstretched hand holds a yellow fam
while her left hand rests upon a pink cushion
II Is portrait of strength and distinction but
scarcely equal to the same artists portrait of
Mrs Potter Palmer painted some years ago.
Weerts exhibits five small brilliant portraits the
hest of which is that of Mr.. Clarence Dinsmore
Of New-York seated in chair. with a toy
brinde bull terrier in his lap. A vermilion
tongue protrudes from the little dogs mouth
Mr. Dnsmores right thumb is in an upper
nocket of his waistcoat: the attitude is natural
tine expression genial and beaming with good
natured humanity. La Gandara sends five por-
traits the most pleasing of which is that of the
Grand Duchess Of Mecklenburg in a pearl col
ored evening gown. holding between her hands
g pink rose; but no new qualities are to be dis
tinguished in these portraits which, though they
are all in the artists familiar and fascinating
style, will neither add to nor detract from his
reputation. Nine. Claude Marlef exhibits two
three-quarter length lifesize pastel portraits of
actresses which much admired. One of them
is Of Nine. Jane Hading- and the other is of
Miss Elsie De Wolfe. The natter is leaning slight
ly forward and holds book in her hand: her
countenance is full of life and animation; it is
portrait which is at the same time picture:
the decately painted lace and gold embroidery
Of the gown never degenerate into frou-frou nor
draw away attention from the face and express
sion. The flesh is beautifully transparent the
coloring harmonious and the portrait is strongly
drawn. Henri Rondel sends charming "Por-
trait of Lady which shows great distinction.
grace of design and harmonious coloring. The
same artists Portrait of a Man. is particularly
pleasing and effective
There are only 141 numbers in the sculpture de-
partment of the Salon. and of these Robins su-
perb Victor Hugo. represented nude and reclin-
Ing overpowers all else. St. Marceau's unfinished
statue of Alphonse Daudet in modern morning
coat is a strong piece of work which promises |
TO be equal to the masters best achievements. |
St Marceaux also exhibits a PROSTATE Felix |
Faure intended for the late Presidents tomb at |
Pere Lachaise, and also a clever and truthful |
bronze bust of Professor Pozz the distinguished |
Partisan surgeon and Senator.
Among the American works in the Salon. first |
of all should be mentioned Edwin A. Abbey's |
large panel representing THE Maidens and the |
Red Knight" which is one of the Grail series |
Intended for the Boston Public Library, and |
which has already been described in The Trib- |
une. Mr. Abbey's splendidy drawn picture is |
not well hung; it is high up and in an intensely |
glaring light. AS viewed here. the colors are |
somewhat incongruous-too much like brightly |
Illuminated Boutet de Monvels. The figures ap- |
pear too crowded and have the appearance Of a |
score Of court cards closely shuffled together. 1t
is also a pity that the hanging committee has |
placed just opposite Mr. Abbey's work, but in |
more favorable light, picture of similar size |
and shape by Paul Louis Defiance representing |
the late Pere Didon and the white robed Domini- |
can priests at Aarceuil. the grouping of which |
Is less crowded than in the Grail panel while |
there is atmosphere and greater simplicity |
of coloring. 1t is needless to say that the ad- |
mirable drawing and strength of composition |
shown in MIR. Abbey's picture meet here with |
enthusiastic commentator.
Apart from Mr. Abbey. where are the other |
Americans in the present Salon. and what do |
they exhibit? OF the twenty-four Americans, |
Walter Gay sends five interiors Of distinction |
and absolute correctness of technique, exquisite |
works, already exhibited and described The |
hanging committee. however. has placed beside |
Mr.. Gays interiors, which hitherto have been |
regarded as holding the palm In their special |
line, four superb interiors by Labre, which for |
briliancy and breadth almost kill Mr.. Gays more |
eombre works. NJ Labre's four brilliant pict- |
ures representing interiors Of the Palace of the
Louvre, with rich keynotes in gold and with |
marvellous effects Of shadows and ceiling lights |
like four opposed to the cards held by |
Mr. Gay, and it almost unfair of the Salon |
authorities put series OF interiors, treated
from such different points OF view, in juxtapo- |
sition. Humphrey Johnston shows three pict- |
ures. Of which. '"The Bridge at Toledo was |
painted years ago. His Vision of st. |
Paul. is a sombre design for a more serious |
work, and his insignificant view of the Villa |
d'Este is scarcely above mediocrity. 1 mention |
this because Mr.. Johnston who has been some |
what too highly praised. has done much more |
creditable work and is capable of far better |
things. Julius Stewart exhibits a fascinating |
nude female gambolling in garden in full sun
shine with blue butterfly her arm His |
automobile at full speed. with two girls pas
sengers, is very clever, but this cannot be said
Of his Portrait Of Lady, in a white dress.
drawn but rather wooden. portrait Of Master
Waters of Tallwood, Va, wearing red Jacket
and white riding breeches and leggings. There
is a violnist by Alonzo Clark Of Chicago. that
has merit There are creditable and pleasing |
portraits by Miss Katherine Abbott. Georges |
Peixotto, Mr.. Frieseke. Of Michigan, and Miss
Kate Carl There is a good interior of the
Apollo Gallery Of the Louvre by Mrs. Mary
MacMonnies and Miss Eleanor Norcross sends
q charming stin life.
Americas reputation in the Salon rests upon
three women, whose works are far ahead of
anything exhibited by any of their countrymen
this year, barring only Mr.. Abbeys Grail pict-
ure. The portrait by Mrs. Lucy Lee Robbins of
a girl IN a white dress, holding In her hand a
straw hat, is certainly one Of the finest por-
traits IN the Salon. The draughtsmanship ap-
proaches perfection. the composition is strong,