South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-07

continued from rage one TINS 9ecuolll
years even before he had any thought of coming to
America.
Luigi first saw light in Bologna Italy July 81 1919.
Born with stamp artistic genius his talent early
while attending the monastery school Of
his native city where he accustomed to draw the
Of his instructors instead of conclusions from
their lessons. Having acquired elementary educa-
ton at Bologna he entered the monastery or Del flp-
pin Palermo study the fundamentals Of copying
and portraiture years spent the direction of
the monks served TO brush the clouds away, dsclos-
ing lustrous genius promise that he &C
corded the coveted certificate of admission to the
Academy of Fine Arts, in Venice. period of years
passed among the treasures of the Doges added
remarkable coat of radiance to his ability and pro
ceeding to Florence, received a real welcome on
the strength of Eis reputation.
As understudy in the Academia della Bella Ard Of
Florence he completed several paintings that ELECTED
widespread comment at the time some of which were
later selected for preservation in the galleries
academy. Perhaps more distinct honor can be &C
corded an the privilege seeing his work
displayed on the walls that hold the masterpieces
OF Raphael and Michael Angelo.
With the Cardinal
The fame Of his name covering wider and wider
radius in Italy, Gregor finally taken under the
patronage of Cardinal Barnabo. well known art pa
of the last century and intimate advisor to Pope
Gregory XVI In 1910 the Boognan went to Rome.
where he was put in charge the of arranging
caaloging that collection which exces any in the
world His duties in scrutinizing and repairing the
rare canvases in the Vatican museum required ex-
pert knowledge OF the characteristics and mannersms
Of Venican and Flemish artists and Gregori gradually
In 1856 historical portrature by Gregori took the
premium gold medal at the exhibition in the Ac-
cademia Reale OF Bologna. His continued contribu-
tons his native citys collection finally moved the
faculty OF the academy to Gregori full diploma
appointing him the time honorary professor.
He remained ir Rome, however for several years
after
His most marked achievement at this time a life
size portrait Pope Plus TX which is regarded by
many his most successful work. This Is on
view in the reception OF the main building Of the
local university
Gregors Pho Mono portrait received considerable
tice about Rome accrung the OF the artist.
Impressed by the rising painters technique
ing. the Marchese Campana engaged him in the work
of compiling a catalog Of Italian including works
from the beginning OF the Christian up to the
period OF the Italian This book the "Reac-
cola the first art directory published the Vatican
collection, is still reference used by travellers max
ing the rounds of Roman expositions
on his eighth visit Europe 1874 Father Sorin.
i'm conference with the Pope mentioned his needs for
art master 90 form department Notre
Dame. Recommended for this position by the POntff
Gregori introduced FIR Sorin by Cardinal
Franchesi of the artists influential patrons.
Gregor consented 20 the offer and arrangements
completed for his reception the local university.
Few Friends Here.
During his years at Notre Dame the artist made
few intmates although ne had the respect and ad-
uirauon OF all with who he His
whole existence was bound Up in art. much that
in the years passed in Indiana. he even tried