The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-18

collector 8 mother, is the work OF Mrs. |
Bohm.
mounted Bedouins,' a large canvas by
Schreyer, portrays two large spirited |
Arabian steeds mounted by two Bedouin
chiefs. The huge rocks are red brown,
and the sky is a bright blue with feecy
white clouds yelling it here and there.
The coloring and atmosphere are bright
and clear, making an especially fine pic
sture. ssas
"A vivid idea of i life on the Russian
steppe Is given b 1.-THE Postman,'' by A. |
Worms Kowalskisa In a desolate, snow
covered spot, a postman In a rude sleigh
has been attacked by wolves. The horse
is rearing, with a wolf at its throat. The
blood flows down his breast. Two other
wolves with glaring eyessan open mouths
stand near, ready to spring upon the poor
beast. A large wolf attacks the driver,
who beats him off with his stick. Four
wolves are coming down the path in the
distance.
s#sa.t' The Storm, by Braith, is full of ac-
stion. a heavy storm is coming over the
mountains. The dark clouds look as
though they were ready to break. In the
foreground a group of sheep and lambs
shurries down the, steep mountain path.
Above, { in a narrow path in the rugged
rocks another group is rushing down to
escape the storm. lii ...s5. . ~. 4 sss44 @ XsEs+ 4
The w Inc faster by Tambouria, lis
pleasing. expressive picture. An old
monk sits before a large jug, with a straw
lin the neck. ready to drink. He holds a
cork In one hand, in the other the straw.
The light reflects on the bald head and
sion, as he looks at you as If saying, IT'S
delicious; don't you want taste?'
sKever's canvas, THE Child with the
Scissors, . is an example Of refined impress
sionism. In a peasants cottage child
sits on the wooden floor, scissors in hand.
1N<NHy Nso0I1@r ~VYt fo1/ 1Srrn
instrument from the little one. An au-
burn-hai young girl on a chair in front
of them, as she thrusts her needle in the
white cloth, leans over to join in protesta-
tion. a-;.S
"The Blacksmith from the brush of
A. Pasini, Is one of the oriental studies
| for which this artist is noted. A brown
horse stands before a white marble stable.
Ia man holds one of the animals hind
l:legs while another pulls q shoe off. A
third holds the bride while fourth
stands watching the proceedings.
! "The Presentation Of the Bridegroom -
! by F. Vinea, is a large painting full of life
| and color almost decorative in style. In
| a large, sumptuously furnished drawing
room a gray-haired mother sits, greeting
the young man who presses her out
! stretched hand to his lips. The man who
| is making the Introduction stands by his
side. At a distance to the right a lovely,
fair haired girl stands with her hand on
| the piano.. from which she has just risen.
She: eyes the handsome young man ex-
Tpectanty. The young girl seated near
| the piano who hold a mandolin in her
! right hand seems interested in the new
fscomer. "A large battle picture on the
Iwall; soft olive draperies and large white
Fpillars decorated with gold make bril-
liant background. The light, rich cos
|tumes Of both men and women, the dark
frames Of the furniture and the handsome
rug show the artist to be a master Of
1 detail, grouping and disposition of color
Il aScene in Holland by Joukin is one of
this great artists best compositions. A
sky that is almost covered with light
clouds and some tall thin trees reflect in
the large pond In. the right. The square
Illouse with its red roof and the windmill
! beside, it reflect in the water. On the left
1 a. house stands at the beginning of the