The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
QUITS ARMY FOR ART
Arehduke Henry of Tuscany
RenOunces His Rights.
SOCIETY MUCH SCANDALIZED
Entire House of HapsbuFg COnsid-
cred Errmtic. and Latest Escapade
Simply Bears Out This Impression.
Prince Born In 1873 and Educated
for Army-Interest in Painting.

Vienna. Feb. 1-Once more is Austrian
society scandalfzed over the doings OF a
member of the imperial house of Haps-
burg. For Archduke Henry of Tuscany
who is only three places removed in the
succession to the throne of Austria-Hun-
gary. wants to renounce all his dignities
rank, and imperial prospects 10 become
simple citizen. lie is forsakng the gay
life Of an officer in "a crack cavalry regi-
ment for that Of an artist and portrait
painter
Henry Ferdinand Salvador Joseph Leo
pold Charles Louis Pie Albert Rupert
Catherine de Ricci. to give him his full
name was born in 1875. and Is conse-
quently in his thrtleth year lie is
the sixth son Of the Archduke Ferdinand
Salvador Of Tuscany. two members Of
whose family have within the last few
years brought themselves very promi-
nently before the public The eldest son.
Archduke Leopold. renounced his imperial
title and membership in the Hapsburg
family 10 marry an actress. Marie
Adamovie whom he recently divorced 70
marry another young lady of middle-class
birth. The doings of his sister the late
crown princess Of Sax0ny. her elopemeut
with her children's tutor and her quite
recent marriage with the Italian musician.
To9elli, are too fresh in the public recol-
lection to need anything more than bare
mention.
Educated for the Army.
Following the invariable custom in the
education Of the male members Of the
house Of Hapsburg, Archduke Henry was
brought up 20 a military career. He had
the usual succession Of governesses and
tutors al home at SaIzburE. and an an
early age was sent TO the military acad-
emy at Mahrieh Weiss Kirchen, where he
remained three years. and was accounted
a promising pupil, Then he was sent to
another military academy at Wiener Neu-
stadt, the Austrian West Point where ne
remained another three years and then
graduated. entering the army as a second
lieutenant iu the aTistOcratic corps. the
Sixth Dragons.
While at Wiener Neustadt the arch
duke began 10 develop a strong inclination
soon attained great proficiency. Two Of
his works were engraved and copies dis
tributed among hiz imperial relatives and
friends. Landscapes and portraits were
his favorite studies and be kept up his
interest ia them after joining his regi-
ment. Nevertheless. he performed all
his military duties with punctualIty and
ability. n not with any great zeal lie was
advanced 10 the rank Of q nrst-class cap
tain and became knight 81 the Noble
order of the Golden Fleece. a dignity
which falls in due course 20 all arch
dukes.
Interest I'm Painting Grows.
But gradually his<interest IN painting
increased and he devoted all his spare
time 10 art His leave was spent in for
eign travel, chiefly in visiting the great
centers of art-Nlunich, Paris. Florence
Rome, and other great cities. Some time
ago the Emperor gave him special leave
Of absence for q year which the arch
duke spent In Munich. living quietly and
unrecognized under the name OF Count
Noyen
And finally ne made up his mind to de-
vote himself entirely 10 the artistic lie
But it was only afte- repeated and urgent
suppiicatiOns that the Emperor consented
90 his abandoning his military career and
taking up the civil life. And now Arch
duke Henry, having gained hts own way.
intends settling down in a studio in MU-
Mich. In order 20 break more completely
with his old life Of fashion and elegance
he wishes to renounce all his imperial
dignitics and become only 4 plain citizen
But the Emperor has not yet granted this
request and the archduke's relatives are
trying 10 persuade him to give up this
part Of his project, urging that lie can
still be both an archduke and a painter at
the same time The fact that his aged
father IS in extremely bad health may in
duCe the archduke 10 listen to the en-
treaties Of his relatives and not give up
all the ties of home and family life