The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
One Idea Of Dewey
al the Pan.hmeriCan

II
something with the Art Gallery in
the way of ventilation other than
skyward When windows open only
toward the sun these days II Is apt TO
be bad for the people who have to be
under the windows. consequently II is
asserted that the cool shadows of Alt
Nuremberg and Pabsts gardens on the
Midway are more attractive now than
the utmost facinations of Art as OBJ
served in the galleries. Somehow the
classical effects of high pillared walls
and a low roof a la Parthenon, does
not seem TO appeal to the summer visi-
tor as much as windows opened wide
to the lake breezes. Consequently clas-
steal outlines and symmetry are likely
to be sacrificed to air
This is the week when a decision as
to merit of pictures and statury is to-
be rendered by the committee of judges.
Soon afterward the members of the
committee will take trip abroad for
their health.
1t is in gallery f. that the beautiful
landscapes of Charles G. Curran, are
exhibited. I'm the Sunset Glow" is one
Of the most pleasing In the group. all
of which are SO flawless. 1t Is here
also that the work of Mrs. Evelyn Rum
sey Cary, of Buffalo. Is most evident.
This includes the poster "the Spirit of
Niagara" misty figure with out
stretched arms defining the American
Falls. Mrs. Cary has been one of the
foremost promoters of the exposition
and her ideas of decorative art are
exemplitied in the charming interior of
the Woman's Building. Her portrait
work seems to leave something to be
desired
William A. Coffin, who is the director
of the art gallery. and is assisted by G..
G. Curran. has two fine pictures in this
division. "A Rainy Day" which by the
way is owned by II. c. Frick, of Carne-
gle fame, and winter in Pennsyl-
Nania."
1t is near these that a truly wonder
full group of pictures by the Peruvian
artist Albert Lynch, is hung. ] hope
that nobody who goes from Scranton
will fail to see them. There are four
and they have a peculiar beauty which
will haunt you to the end of your days
"a pleasant memory, fair to cherish.
The Jeanne Dare" Is something Won
derful. the clear CLEAN of the gold on
the helmeted golden head. and the
slight, mailed figure kneeling with up
lifted hands in the radiance of a light
that never was on land or sea. The
artist has a marvellous touch in por-
traying metallic tnts and the softness
of fur, two strongly opposite subjects.
The portrait of "Cne Parisienne" is
certainly a JOY forever, the exquisite
face, painted in the loveliest of flesh
tints and the rich sable furs and the
violets make her a symphony in brown
and mauve.
Here, too. is "An April Shower" a
most characteristic picture by Percy
Moran, while over one entrance is A
canvas of moderate size which fixes
the glttering eye of every man who
enters the room for it is the famous
Forsyth Fight" by Frederick Rem
ington, truly "bluggy" battle scene
where broncos in all the miraculous at
titudes which that favorite artist loves
to portray arc mixed up most mex
trcaby with whoopins Indians and
shooting soldiers. How men do love a
scrap, to be sure.
Very near to 1t is the Zogbaum ma =
rine Manila Bay" which has such a
portrait of Dewey on the bridge of his
vessel They do say, those people who
know everything, that if ever men had
grouped themselves in these look
pleasant please" poses in such gay and
reckless fashion in front of things
around that flaG ship, the whole lot of
them, Dewey and all, would have been
blown into the armament by their own
guns; but it does make a fine blue
and silvery picture and Dewey does
look so brave and contented with the
situation that the artist shouldn't he
criticised by people who stayed at
home and never saw sea fight in
their lives.
Just below the Zogbaum painting are
two rather disgusting subjects by A.
B. Davies, l don't believe you want ia
see them so ] shall not tell a word
about their style. The wonders of it is
why a man who can paint so we'll
should select such unlovely inspira-
tions
a group of four pictures vii interest
all sight-seers whether or not they are
familiar with j. q. Browns art. In
the list is included the celebra ted
Heels over Head" the reproductions
of which are so familiar that every
body knows the little chaps of the
street In their sports. The other three
are not portraits of gamins but on the
contrary are old ladies of the stern
Mary wilkins type. What Say?" is
one who has her hand to her ear, ask
ing for a repetition of a remark by
some body invisible to the on-lookers.
The expression of the wrinkled counte-
nance is capitally done. "Gossips" and
I-"Quilting" are similar in character.
Cecle de Wentworth has a rather
remarkable painting in the extreme in
the corner. TN Cierge a Sainte Gene
We've" The beautiful old altar, the
dim rich, interior Of the church and
tho pathpIic fipureS arc