The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22
the public, or at least the artists, opportuni

the public, or at least the artists, opportuni-
ties Of seeing them. I
I ''The gifts Of Henry G.. Marquand to the
Metropolitan Museum have done as much to |
educate and elevate public tastes as any other |
public gift ever made in this country. An
artist from Denver or San Francisco finds
himself amply repaid for the time and expense
of the journey by a few hours study OF the !
splendid Van Dyke or Rembrandt or Velas-
quez in the Marquand gallery Of the Metro:
politan Museum.
"It must be borne in mind that such works
as these and Mr.. Morgan's recent purchases
are esteemed by all educated and cultivated
people as among the great treasures Of the
world. There are no duplicates, they cannot
be repeated, >and wherever they people OF
refinement and culture will make journeys
and pay money to see them.
''In view Sof these acquisitions and their
great educational influence, does it not seem
unjust that our government should make
their owners pay penalty for the privilege
Of bringing them into this country? This was
possibly justifable at the time Of our civil
war, when tax Of 10 per cent was levied
on works Of art as luxuries because at that
time our country needed the money; but now,
with an overf1owing treasury, to make a
generous American pay 80 per cent for the
privilege Of comforting great benefit upon
us seems out Of all reason.
|
most affected by this duty, have repeatedly
clamored for its removal, and were only sue
cessful for a period of four years in the Will
son tariff bill.''
Plans have been perfected by the numerous
pupils of William M. Chase to have his por-
! trait painted by John S. Sargent his friend
and fellow artist. The portrait will be pre-
! scented to some public gallery, probably the
l. NTafr ita, Mrc nS
| Chase will go abroad in June and the paint
| ing will be begun at once.
The Converse gold medal at the PennsyI-
4 vana Academy exhibition was won by JAMES
Mcneil Whistler with his portrait known
| as the 'Andulusian.' 1t was shown at the
Paris exposition but has not yet been shown
in England.
| John La Fargo has just completed win
! dow of q secular character for Mr. Prick Of
Pittsburg that is very interesting. It repre-
/ sents the goddess Of fortune, poised on her
4 winged wheel. Rich and yet very delicately
| handled in color, the window is extremely
I interesting as showing simpler and far
more dramatically decorative scheme than is
/ commonly attempted in work of. the sort. III
l place of the immobility most familiar IN
/ this field. Mr.. La Fargo has chosen to give
/ vivid expression to movement, the stately
/ inquire possessing 0idStlclty Ill every line anu
seeming to advance upon the spectator with
! living force.
The attendance at the special exhibition of
the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts this
week has been large and warranted the ex-
i tension Of the time of the exhibition. The ex-
i hibition will be open this evening and to-
4 morrow afternoon from to 6 and will then
4 close It's doors. No exhibition ever held in
4 the city has caused more stimulating dis
cussion which in turn has duickened observa-
Ition Many people not art students have
4 been frequent visitors and many opinions
8 have been modified or completely changed