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Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 12: Greece and other lands 1867; aet. 48 (search)
not have Christian elevation with heathen triviality. That moment showed me what a picture can do. I hope I shall remember it, though I do plead guilty of late to an extraordinary desire for finery of all sorts. It is as if I were going home to play the part of Princess in some great drama, which is not at all likely to be the case. Yet the same day she went to the beguinage and bought Flossy's wedding hdkf, 22 frc— lace scarf, 3 fr., piece of edging, 4 fr. Among the notabilities of Antwerp in those days was Charles Felu, the armless painter. He was to be seen every day in the Museum, copying the great masters with skill and fidelity. He interested the Doctor greatly, and the whole party made acquaintance with him. A letter from one of them describes the meeting with this singular man:-- As we were looking round at the pictures, I noticed a curious painting arrangement. There was a platform raised about a foot above the floor, with two stools, one in front of the other,
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 7: a summer abroad 1892-1893; aet. 73-74 (search)
use, and, besides his own paintings of which we saw a number, a wonderful collection of pictures, mostly modern French, Troyon, Corot, Rousseau, Daubigny. Some good things by a Roman artist, Mancini, whom Mesdag praised highly -he is very poor, but has some excellent qualities. A picture of a little girl reclining on a pillow with a few flowers in her hand, pleased me very much — he also praised it. Much fine tapestry, china, etc., etc. He was gruffly pleasant and hospitable. July 28. Antwerp. Visited Cathedral and Musee. Saw my picture, Rubens's Elevation of the Cross, but felt that my eyesight has dimmed since I last saw it. Found Felu, the armless artist, in the Musee copying a picture of Godiva. He was very glad to see us. Much talk with him about Flemish art. A little ramble after dinner and a nibble at a bric-a-brac shop, which, however, did not become a bite. July 31. Cologne. A great concourse of people awaited the arrival of a steamer with the Arion Musical Societ
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Index (search)
, 233, 238, 239, 246, 261, 283, 381; II, 105, 265, 323. Andrew, Mrs. J. A., I, 186, 231. Andrews, E. B., II, 187. Anniversary Week, I, 389; II, 151. Anthony, Susan, II, 344. Antioch College, I, 169. Antonayades, Mr., II, 34. Antwerp, I, 279; II, 11, 172. Antwerp Cathedral, II, 11, 172. Antwerp Musee, II, 11, 172, 173. Ap Thomas, Mr., I, 266. Apocrypha, I, 317. Appleton, Fanny, see Longfellow. Appleton, Maud, II, 58. Appleton, T. G., I, 159, 359; II, 92Hospital, II, 8. St. George, Knights of, I, 74. St. Jerome, tomb of, II, 38. St. Lawrence River, I, 5. St. Louis, I, 169, 170. St. Paul, I, 185, 224, 289, 366; II, 157, 231, 383. St. Paul, Minn., I, 379; II, 274. St. Paul's, Antwerp, II, 11. St. Paul's School, I, 254. St. Peter's, I, 95, 269, 363; II, 241, 245. St. Petersburg, II, 249. St. Stanislas, Order of, II, 283. St. Thomas Aquinas, anecdote of, II, 248. Salem, I, 37, 353; II, 201. Salisbury, Robe