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Nr. 75 (June 1899)
DOI Artikel:Mourey, Gabriel: The art of 1899, [2]: the Paris Salons
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The A rt of 1899
content myself, therefore, with a word of heartiest
congratulation to the eminent painter on his spark-
ling bit of colour, Venitiennes, on his exquisite
female portraits, and on his Petite tlte a la rose, a
delightful vision of a woman with roguish face,
holding a rose between her teeth.
M. Rene Mdnard’s pure and poetical style is
effectively displayed in his Harmonie du Soir, his
Nu sur la mer, and his splendid landscape Terre
antique (Agrigente).
M. Antonio de la Gandara is the accredited
depictor of feminine grace. This year he has
three portraits, painted with all his accustomed
delicacy and distinction. Particularly charming is
his Portrait of Mine. R. S.
M. Lomont’s Portrait de ma Mere is the work
of an improving artist. His style is taking form
and rapidly approaching perfection. He is to be
congratulated on his painstaking work, which
might well serve as an example to others—who
need not be mentioned.
The pictures sent by M. Le Sidaner are delightful
beyond measure, especially his two young girls, in
their long, white, floating robes, and his Quai de
Bruges, in which the very spirit of the old town is
brought before our eyes. It is altogether beautiful,
and inspires the highest hopes for the future of the
young artist.
Mr. J. W. Alexander sends but one picture, Le
Rayon de Soleil, a work marked by all his cus-
tomary breadth and delicacy of colouring.
From M. Agache we have an Etude Decorative,
an allegorical work, in which his qualities of sin-
cerity and style are well exemplified.
Did space permit I should have much to say of
the works exhibited by M. Henri Duhem, which
are quite fascinating in their delicacy and tender
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melancholy. His Salut, for instance, is conceived
in a spirit of true poetry. Delightful, too, are his
Petite Place, and his Entree du vieux Jardin, la
Nuit.
The series of portraits and studies by M. J. E.
Blanche demands attention. Among them is a
characteristic presentment of that great artist, Jules
Cheret; and another remarkable work is his Por-
trait de M. et Mine. Gauthier- Villars. He is
seen quite at his best, moreover, in his studies of
Lucie, lisant—absolutely delightful suggestions of
childish grace.
The Breton landscapes by M. Andre Dauchez
BELT BUCKLE BY RENlt FOY
are very impressive. I like best his Le Mar'ecage
and La Riviere. The artist strives constantly and
successfully to extract from Nature her most deco-
rative aspects.
M. Fritz Thaulow sends
but one oil painting and
one pastel, respectively
styled Les Ombres portees
(Nuit en Normandie) and
Les Vagices. They are
both equally characteristic
of his well-known abilities,
on which it were needless
to insist.
M. Emile Claus, on the
other hand, contributes a
numerous series of works,
which are very welcome.
His wonderful treatment
by ren£ foy of atmospheric effects is
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content myself, therefore, with a word of heartiest
congratulation to the eminent painter on his spark-
ling bit of colour, Venitiennes, on his exquisite
female portraits, and on his Petite tlte a la rose, a
delightful vision of a woman with roguish face,
holding a rose between her teeth.
M. Rene Mdnard’s pure and poetical style is
effectively displayed in his Harmonie du Soir, his
Nu sur la mer, and his splendid landscape Terre
antique (Agrigente).
M. Antonio de la Gandara is the accredited
depictor of feminine grace. This year he has
three portraits, painted with all his accustomed
delicacy and distinction. Particularly charming is
his Portrait of Mine. R. S.
M. Lomont’s Portrait de ma Mere is the work
of an improving artist. His style is taking form
and rapidly approaching perfection. He is to be
congratulated on his painstaking work, which
might well serve as an example to others—who
need not be mentioned.
The pictures sent by M. Le Sidaner are delightful
beyond measure, especially his two young girls, in
their long, white, floating robes, and his Quai de
Bruges, in which the very spirit of the old town is
brought before our eyes. It is altogether beautiful,
and inspires the highest hopes for the future of the
young artist.
Mr. J. W. Alexander sends but one picture, Le
Rayon de Soleil, a work marked by all his cus-
tomary breadth and delicacy of colouring.
From M. Agache we have an Etude Decorative,
an allegorical work, in which his qualities of sin-
cerity and style are well exemplified.
Did space permit I should have much to say of
the works exhibited by M. Henri Duhem, which
are quite fascinating in their delicacy and tender
INKSTAND IN GILT BRONZE
melancholy. His Salut, for instance, is conceived
in a spirit of true poetry. Delightful, too, are his
Petite Place, and his Entree du vieux Jardin, la
Nuit.
The series of portraits and studies by M. J. E.
Blanche demands attention. Among them is a
characteristic presentment of that great artist, Jules
Cheret; and another remarkable work is his Por-
trait de M. et Mine. Gauthier- Villars. He is
seen quite at his best, moreover, in his studies of
Lucie, lisant—absolutely delightful suggestions of
childish grace.
The Breton landscapes by M. Andre Dauchez
BELT BUCKLE BY RENlt FOY
are very impressive. I like best his Le Mar'ecage
and La Riviere. The artist strives constantly and
successfully to extract from Nature her most deco-
rative aspects.
M. Fritz Thaulow sends
but one oil painting and
one pastel, respectively
styled Les Ombres portees
(Nuit en Normandie) and
Les Vagices. They are
both equally characteristic
of his well-known abilities,
on which it were needless
to insist.
M. Emile Claus, on the
other hand, contributes a
numerous series of works,
which are very welcome.
His wonderful treatment
by ren£ foy of atmospheric effects is
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