New-York tribune., 1906-06-03
PARIS ART NOTES.
President Folisres Opens Enhibi-
tions.
Paris. May %.

az opening the numerous exhibitions of painting
and sculpture. In the last few weeks President
Fallieres has opened the two annual salons the
Nineteenth Century Art Show ar the Palace q,
pssatelIe the Fantin-Latour Exposition, ens
that Of the Eighteenth Century Miniatures and
Prints at the National Library 10 say nothing
OF several art functions at clubs and at nr,va,a
galleries. President Failieres. whose personal
tastes are FOR wholesome robust open air works
such the oak trees OF the veteran Harp,gnies
and the broad wheat fields OF the observing
LherInitfe. has shown remarkable tact and
sclecticism az these annual field days and re-
views Of regiments and squadrons OF pictures
and statues. II was the good fortune of the
Tribune correspondent TO be near the President
on some Of these occasions. when his words were
eagerly listened 20 by the artists. commented
upon and anaiyzed by amateurs and by the press
Il IS customary for the President TO stop a few
moments before each work Of interest uba, &c
author is presented explains the subject and
receives q few compliments. Mr. Fallieres is
aware that 20 bestow marked praise upon one
merely arouses the discomfort OF many; conse-
queniiy his remarks are expressed I'm measured
and carefully considered terms Nevertheless
the feat or avoiding a tedious renet,t,on q,
phrases when ccmplinenting upward OF two
hundred artists during art review that lasts
couple Of hours has been successfully achieved
by n. Fallieres.
The PRESIDENT never resorts TO the common
place tricks and gestures OF the critic He never
places the palm OF his hand 10 his forehead
thereby inlprovtsing a sort OF lamp shade. He
never describes with his thumb and index finger
Imaginary curves. fines or rnodeIIings. His
manner Is extremely modest He walks SLOWLY
W 10 the work OF AIT, gazes ar Il with his large
- Intelligent sky blue eyes. turns 10 the author
and II the work is merely OF average merit
smiles pleasantly, shakes hands and passes on TO
something else On three or four occasions the
sf'isfs assuming undue confidence from the
attentive air and encouraged by the charm Of
~ Fallieress smile. began 70 explain with
warmth and eloquence the subjects and con
positions They were, however cut short with
courteous. ~Oh. yes. quite understand" and.
with cordial handshal1e, the President would
move on When the picture was a good one he
would say, "It is a fine piece of work" t.'C,est
une belle oeuvre'). When the picture was ire
uleVably bad the President shifted his stout
silver headed cane from one hand 10 the other
and after an instant OF hesitation quietly re-
marked, Quite charming" C"C'est charmant0.
PRESIDENT Fallieres much prefers opening
SHOWS OF last century works. when he is free
rom the embarrassment OF being confronted
with the artists. and he took genuine pleasure In
visiting the exhibition Of miniatures and prints
Nationale, IN the Rue Vivfenne which intending
American visitors Will be glad 10 learn, will re-
main open until October Is. The catalogue COM
yrises over three thousand numbers. 1t is one
of the most interesting art shows of the year
and contains thirty miniature portraits OF Ma
poleon- dozen OF which are by Isabey One
sees BonaDarte as First Consul IN a crimson
gold embroidered coat painted by Isabey, and
given as A keepsake by Bonaparte 10 Larrey the
famous surgeon general Of the French armies
There is a delightful portrait Of Napoleon in the
costume Of Member OF the Institute There are
portraits Of Napoleon IN the uniforms Of gem
erals OF artillery. grenadiers and cavalry.
1here Is an intensely dramatic portrait OF the
Emperor IN olive green and gold uniform taken
upon his return 10 Paris after the disastrous
Russian campaign; the hair is dishevelIed the
eyes nave tragic glance and the face is pale
ana agltated- This is one Of the most remark
able portraits Of Napoleon extant
Among other miniature portraits by Isabey
may be mentioned those OF the beautiful Nine
lsabey almost nude. and which purported 10 be
that Of Nine Tallien. but it is now established
maj The real model was Nine. Isabey herself;
portraits OF Nine De Stael OF Pauline Bona
Tarte, Of Nine. Letitia, Napoleon's mother. in 4
setting Of diamonds: OF Prince Talleyrand, of
Houdin the sculptor; OF Lucien Bonaparte, Of
Queen Hortense, Of Empress Josephine, OF En-
press Marie Louise. Of the composer Cherubini.
a Princess Bagration OF the children of
Joachim Murat and Caroline Of Naples playing
"a hover garden. OF General AIoreau, OF Duchess
DAoTantes. and Of the infant King Of Rome
bearing "a Isabey's handwriting the Inscription:
Fifteen days after the birth OF the King OF |
ESoFne the Emperor sent for me and ordered me |
10 make this portrait"
J. Pierpont Morgan has loaned his collection |
of htteen miniatures by Augustin. recently pur-
Chased from N. de Coincy. grandnephew Of the |
G'tlst Tor the sum Of $4,000. Among these IS a
Portrait of Queen Caroline OF Naples a portrait |
o. Nine. Vigee-Lebrun. OF Lady Elcho Of /
Charles X, Of Nine. de Montalivet and a water |
color sketch OF Augustin's studio which figured /
Il the salon Of 1896 The miniaturist Hall who /
oiea in l7sS is represented by fifty works. |
s'nong which IS the portrait OF a lady recentl, |
purchased by fits present owner, Nine Poles, foa |
s4z'VJo This is certainly the finest and mos,
Sonlplete exhibition yet presented OF the works /
q lsabey Hall and Augustin.
he prints and engraVings are also Of great
interest Nine Cahen d'Anvers has loaned her
portrait of Lady TOwnshend IN water colors, by |
Neynolds. The prints-upward Of Ave hundred |
70 number-comprise the best French and Eng
Ash works, among which are portraits OF the |
most prominent men and women OF the period. /
There are excellent collections of snuffboxea
many II which are painted by Fragonara /
Lawrence and by Klingstadt, who was calico |
The Raphael des Tabatieres"
The appointment Of II. Antoine. founder Of
tae Theatre Libre and OF the Theatre Antoine.
% the post Of manager Of the subsidized national
nestre n the Odeon. causes something ap-
Hoaching revolution in dramatic circles. NJ.
antoine has done more than any one man in
-i-'ice toward making the stage natural and