Theodore Gegoux  
The New York Years
(1873 to 1909)  


That which follows is a chronological listing of articles about the artist Gegoux, which were found in the newspapers of his time.  These articles represent most of what is known and believed about the artist.  Faithfully compiled from microfilm copies of the old newspapers.  Please forgive the miss-spelled names and any other errors.  Efforts have been made to assure that the information is as accurate as possible.
Chapter Four - Beginning on my Fourteenth Hundred  
Watertown Studio - 1881 to 1885  
"Prof. Gegoux announces that he is now ready to receive applications for pupils.  He will commence to teach drawing and painting on the 15th inst."
The Watertown Daily Times - 1884.  
After returning from Europe, Gegoux re-establishes his studio in Watertown and continues to paint portraits.  During this period he introduces the concept of the portrait club and uses advertising to sustain his business.  
Gegoux chooses his wife Miss Prudentia Favreau, according to his autobiography, only after testing her ability to paint.  They were married in Marietta, Ohio at the home of Prudentia's sister.  After which they returned to Watertown where Gegoux resumed his work.  
The first of two sons was born to this marriage in October 1883.  Gegoux wanted one of son's to follow in his foot steps as an artist, but Theodore Jr. was destined to be a violinist.  
Post humous portraiture continues to provide livelihood for the artist during this period.  Gegoux advises the public to have portraits done from life and shares the strain of painting the dead.   He also continues to travel about Northern New York to find work in the villages.  In fact he dispatches his agent by sleigh to gather work with self portraits adorning the rig.  
In 1883 Gegoux states that he has executed more than 1300 portraits and that he is "beginning on my fourteenth hundred".  We see the first evidence of his teaching art and the work of a student of Gegoux is praised.  We also see Gegoux's portraits of three officers from the 39th Separate Company of the New York National Guard.  
We see the first news of by name paintings such as "What Time is It?" "One of Mr. Gegoux's favorite branches of study is night scenes wherein the bright of a fire is reflected on the darker backgrounds.  In this Mr. Gegoux has attained a rare success and exhibits one piece entitled "What Time Is It," which should add materially to his fame and fortune.  The picture represents three figures gathered about a lamp post at a dead hour of the night.  One of them holds a watch, the other gazes at the hands, while the third with his cigar close to the time draws hard on the light. The effect is admirable."  
This period also shows more examples of more post humous portraiture.  Another portrait for the Boshart family - the portrait of Bertie Boshart.  From Lowville on September 14, 1878 came the news "Our young townsman, A. C. Boshart, and his very estimable wife, have the deep and heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of warm friends in their sorrow at the loss of their little boy, Bertie, whose sweet form was lain away on one of the knolls of our rural cemetery this afternoon."  
Then on December 29, 1881, "The residence of A. C. Boshart, of this village ... To the regret of Mr. John G. Moshier the beautifully executed and life like portrait of his deceased grandson, which was ordered as a Christmas present for his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Boshart, did not arrive until the following evening.  All who have seen it pronounce it one of Prof. Gegoux's finest pictures."  
Bertie's portrait was one of several known to have been done for the Boshart family.  Gegoux's work was already known to the family before this order was placed. From this example it is seen that the post humous portrait request might be delayed for several years, presumably to allow the family time to grieve.  
Here we see news that Gegoux was seeking art students. Gegoux did find at least one student, Frank P. Haley.  
News from Watertown (October 1881 to 1885)  
4.001)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 23, 1881
Prof. Theo. Gegoux, the portrait artist, of Watertown, who has recently returned from his European trip, will be in Lowville, Friday, to deliver some work, and will be at the Kellogg House Friday and Saturday.  Persons contemplating giving him orders will make a note of his intended visit.  
4.002)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 19, 1881
Miss Hattie R. Brannigan, formerly of Watertown, now of Antwerp, is having a life-size crayon portrait of her mother executed by professor Theodore Gegoux.  
4.003)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - December 21, 1881
John G. Moshier, of West Martinsburgh, is having a life-size crayon portrait of his deceased grandson executed by Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, to be presented to his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Boshart.  
4.004)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 22, 1881 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux is now finishing a life-size crayon portrait for John G. Mosher, of West Martinsburg.  The portrait represents Mr. Mosher's grandson and is to be presented to his daughter, Mrs. Boshart.  
4.005)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - December 28, 1881
Antwerp, N.Y. - Prof. Gegoux, the talented portrait painter of Watertown, attended the loan exhibition held at the M. E. church in this place week before last.  
4.006)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - December 29, 1881 - Thursday
The residence of A. C. Boshart, of this village, was the scene of unusual gaiety, last Friday evening.  The occasion was the annual Christmas reunion of the Boshart families.  At an early hour the guests began to assemble, and before seven P.M. the parlors were filled with a large and merry party.  
At that hour a collation was served, after which the heavily laden tree, which had previously been commented upon for its beauty, was divested of its burden.  All were generously remembered with presents, and fun was current during there distribution, owing to the fact that Mr. Wm. Boshart was not found wanting with a witty remark when the occasion required.  Some of the gifts were of great value, diamonds and other elegant jewelry being bestowed upon several present.  
The festivities continued until a late hour and all pronounced the reunion of 1881 one long to be remembered.  To the regret of Mr. John G. Moshier the beautifully executed and life like portrait of his deceased grandson, which was ordered as a Christmas present for his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Boshart, did not arrive until the following evening.  All who have seen it pronounce it one of Prof. Gegoux's finest pictures.  
4.007)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 31, 1881 - Saturday
Professor Gegoux's Studio.
A representative of the TIMES visited the studio of Prof. Gegoux in American arcade yesterday afternoon and spent a very pleasant hour viewing the many fine paintings and drawings exhibited there.  As Prof. Gegoux intends soon to open his rooms in the studio and invite the public to call and see his pictures, we will attempt to give to our readers a faint idea of what they will miss if they do not accept this generous invitation.  In doing this we shall only mention two of the most attractive paintings and their prominent characteristic features.  
The one of which we wish to speak first takes the observer to a seaport in France.  In the foreground is the pier on which is a pile of ropes and other material belonging to a ship.  In the centre of the foreground a man may be seen fishing, and on the right is a group of boatmen surrounding a fire over which a supper is being cooked, and farther in the background are the ruins of a once grand and imposing castle.  In the center of the picture and extending to indefinite points in the background and to the left is the quiet harbor in which two large ships are anchored and another is moving slowly out to sea.  The background, above all, is most wonderfully well executed, showing a full moon surrounded by light, fleecy clouds and patches of clear, blue sky intermixed.  The rays of the moon dash across the water to the shore, the ripples partaking of their silvery brightness as they pass.  One of the fine points of the painting is the harmony between the light of the fire before mentioned and that of the moon.  
The two lights striking objects at different points seen to blend together perfectly, and without any visible junction.  The dimensions of this painting are 30 x 50 inches.  It is framed in heavy gilt and is valued at over $500.  The original from which it was copied during Prof. G's, recent visit in Paris, was executed by one of the most famous of French painters, and has for many years been recognized as and pronounced a masterpiece.  
Another painting, ten and a half feet long by four high, representing the "Blessing of the Harvest," is under process of completion and is very interesting.  A procession of people, dressed in gay attire and accompanied by a priest assist a moving canopy, is sees marching through a wheat field keeping time to the music of hands.  This was the old French custom of blessing the crops before they were harvested.  The scene is peculiarly charming on account of the variety of colors shown, the costumes of the people, the ripened grain, the green pastures beyond, the blue sky overhead, and the brilliant rays of the sun upon all.  These pictures are Prof. Gegoux's first attempts at landscape painting, but, as has been said by persons competent to judge, one would think they were the work of an old master.  
After gazing for an hour at one of these scenes a person was recently heard to remark: "I wish I had nothing else to do but look at that picture for a week."  The professor will open his studio to the public on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 o'clock of next week, and anyone wishing to see these and other interesting pictures which he has executed, will do well to call at any of these times. We assure our readers that they will be more pleased than they can imagine.  
4.008)  The Watertown Daily Times, February 4, 1882 - Saturday
The beautiful semi-life-size crayon portrait representing Mrs. H. D. Hathaway's little daughter, of Antwerp, now exhibited in Hanford & Co.'s show window, is admired by all. Gegoux's crayons are "immense."  
4.009)  The Watertown Daily Times, February 15, 1882 - Wednesday
A beautiful crayon portrait of the late Wm. Higgins, who recently died in New York, has been finished and delivered to Mrs. Fitzgerald, the mother of the deceased. The crayon is one of the finest from Gegoux's studio.  
4.010)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 2, 188 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux leaves for Clinton, N. Y., where he goes to paint a portrait for a prominent lady in that place. His studio will be closed until Monday.  
4.011)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 23, 1882 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of the late P. K. Wadley.  The portrait was taken from a small carte de visite photograph and several changes were made, and proved to be most satisfactory to Mrs. Wadley.  
4.012)  The Watertown Daily Times, April 13, 1882 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux has just finished a fine portrait of Mrs. Jacquay, of Chaumont. Her son, E. Jacquay, came up yesterday after it and, was pleased to find it look so natural and life-like.  
4.013)  The Watertown Daily Times, April 22, 1882 - Saturday
Mr. L. J. Goodale, of Carthage, is having two semi-life size crayon portraits of his father and mother.  Theo Gegoux is the artist.  
4.014)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 8, 1882 - Monday
Prof. Gegoux is now busy painting a life-size oil portrait of the late Mrs. C. P. Dodge, daughter of Mr. L. F. Spink, of Rodman.  
4.015)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 25, 1882 - Thursday
A portrait of Prof. Charles Avery, of Union academy, Belleville, has just been completed by Prof. Gegoux, and is now on exhibition in Hanford & Cos. window.  It is an oil painting, well-finished, and is pronounced by all who have ever known the original, to be a true likeness.
The picture will be hung in the chapel of Union academy.  
4.016)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 12, 1882
Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, has purchased a fine lot on Westminster park, and will occupy it this season, with a canvass studio, and expects to do a great amount of painting, and see considerable fun besides.  
4.017)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 26, 1882 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux returned from the river Monday and will remain in town a day or so.  
4.018)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 26, 1882 - Saturday
At the Rifle Range ..... T. Gegoux  
4.019)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 31, 1882 - Thursday
Prof. M. F. Champoux, organist of St. Lucy's church, Syracuse, is visiting in the city, a guest of Prof. Gegoux.  
4.020)  The Watertown Daily Times, September 22, 1882 - Friday
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR - DOMESTIC HALL.
Among the many fine pictures from the studio of Prof. Gegoux was a full length portrait of the little daughter, now deceased, of our popular townsman, Thomas Cooper.  The little lady was represented dressed in a winter suit, with muff, hood and closely buttoned cloak, ready for a sleigh-ride.  It especially admired by the art-loving people, and we know it is duly prized by the bereaved parents, as a faithful picture of their little darling, now in Heaven.  There was also a group of three bright-looking children of S. Quencer.  We were almost tempted to speak to them, so life-like and bright did they appear.  
We noticed in particular very fine crayon portraits of Mr. and Mrs. William Richey, they were true to nature, and of course, good looking.  
4.021)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 7, 1882 - Saturday
Prof. Gegoux's New Studio.
Prof. Gegoux has removed his studio from the American Arcade to the Van Nanee block, occupying the whole of the third floor, and where he intends to remain permanently.  The front room faces the Public Square, an is well illuminated.  The walls are graced with several fine paintings, pastels and crayon portraits, which will be on exhibition every day of the week, Sunday, excepted, from 9 A. M. till 3 P. M. The rear room is very appropriate for a studio, being furnished with pure north light.  
We understand that the professor's reputation has extended largely beyond this locality, as he has now orders in process of execution from distant parts of this state, including New York city, and also from places in the remote west.  
4.022)  Two Letters from Theo Gegoux to the Sylvester Cole family of Chatfield, Minn.
Mr. Sylvester Cole, Chatfield, Fillmore County, Minn. - Gegoux' Art Studio - Portraits
October 9, 1882 - Watertown, N.Y. - Mr. & Mrs. Cole, Through the kindness of Mrs. Griswold I received your order for a crayon portrait.  I have carefully executed it and hope and trust that the work will meet your approbation.  In regards to sending the portrait by freight, the agent advised me not to, as it would be running a great risk of causing injury to it should the glass break.  I have therefore boxed it in a light basswood box and shipped it by Ex. this day.  
The expense of the portrait is twenty seven dollars $27.00, for framing ten $10.00 for $37.00 total.  You ..... from the above amount one half of the express charges and box that which I will stand.  I am anxious to know how you are pleased.  - Your Servant, Theo Gegoux  
4.023)  Second Letter not dated - Mrs. Sylvester Cole,
Your letter with check enclosed were duly received.  I must acknowledge that I feel doubly repaid for the execution of your son's portrait.  You are so well pleased.  I should be glad to make more portraits for you or your friends at any future day.  I shall probably remain in Watertown for five or six years yet then will establish myself in New York.  You will please thank Mrs. Griswold for me as she has taken a great deal of pains to introduce my work among her friends.  Thank you for your favor I remain your servant, Theo Gegoux, artist  PS - I send photos by this mail, I beg your pardon I forgot them. TG  
4.024)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 23, 1882 - Monday
Prof. Gegoux's Work
Two of Prof. Gegoux's lately finished portraits are now on exhibition in one of Hanford & Co.'s show windows.  One is a pastel drawing of the late Mrs. Geyott, of Constableville, and another is a crayon portrait of the late Mrs. Settle, sister-in-law of Charles A. Settle, of this city. Both are admirably executed.
Brookside: SETTLE CHARLES A V 73 03R 1849 1884 - Son of Eli Settle  
4.025)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 23, 1882 - Monday
Prof. Gegoux's enviable reputation has "extended far and wide" as the following extract from the letter of a patron will testify:
Chatfield, Minn., Oct 13
"As regards the picture, to say that I am please with it would but faintly express my feelings.  I am delighted with it in every respect.  The above is the decision of the whole family."
Yours truly, Mrs. S. Cole  
4.026)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - October 25, 1882
Prof. Gegoux will be here on Saturday, of this week, to deliver some of his work.  Parties wishing to see him can do so by calling at the Kellogg House or at G. W. Carter's photograph gallery.  This is positively the Professor's last trip to Lowville before Christmas.  
4.027)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - October 26, 1882 - Thursday
Prof. Theo. Gegoux will be in Lowville, next Saturday, and will bring two life-size portraits with him to exhibit.  Mr. Gegoux will be pleased to meet all friends and customers at the house.  
4.028)  The Watertown Times - October 27, 1882 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux's studio will be closed tomorrow on account of his absence from the city.  
4.029)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 1, 1882
AN EXQUISITE PORTRAIT.
Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, spent last Sabbath in town.  He had just completed and had on exhibition a large and very beautiful portrait, in pastel, of the late Mrs. Guy, of West Meriden., Conn., who for several years resided with the family of Mr. Emory Allen, in Constableville.  Miss N. G. Allen ordered Prof. Gegoux to produce this finely finished portrait of her esteemed friend regardless of expense.  The result is highly satisfactory, and equally complimentary to the artist who has but recently returned from Paris, and shows much artistic skill.  In oil and pastel he is evidently not to be excelled.  
The portrait in question is a life-size bust.  We are not critics of art, but we should judge the tone of flesh tints are most masterly.  The technique of the drapery in the shape of a rich lace shawl thrown over the head and shoulders are supremely beautiful, and the rich mountings are worthy of the exquisite picture.  
During the professor's brief stay in town be received several orders from some of our first citizens for work to be delivered before the holidays. He has also just delivered a fine crayon portrait of Mrs. D. W. Lane, of this village.  
4.030)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - November 15, 1882
Watertown, NY - The latest work from the studio of Professor Gegoux is a life size crayon portrait of Willis P. Middleton, son of Rueben S. Middleton of New York.  It bears the impress of great artistic ability, and for its naturalness it hits the subject squarely.  
4.031)  The Watertown Daily Times, November 17, 1882 - Friday
Prof. Gegoux left this morning for Marietta, Ohio, to be absent several weeks, and it is expected that he will then be accompanied on his return home with a companion for life in the person of a fair daughter of Watertown who has been temporarily sojourning at the former place.  Our warm congratulations are tendered to the happy expectants in advance of the event next Wednesday.  
4.032)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 22, 1882
Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, was united in marriage last Wednesday to Miss Anna Favereau, at Marietta, Ohio.  
4.033)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - November 23, 1882 - Thursday
Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, formerly of this village, has gone to Marietta, Ohio, to be absent several weeks, and it is expected that he will then be accompanied on his return home with a companion for life in the person of a fair daughter of Watertown, who has been temporarily sojourning at the former place.  
4.034)  The Watertown Daily Times, November 25, 1882 - Saturday
Prof. Theodore Gegoux, whose marriage to Miss Anna Fethero was celebrated at Marietta, Ohio, on Wednesday last, returned to the city with his fair and favorably known companion yesterday afternoon.  
The happy couple, who have founded their home at No. 1 Emerson St., receive general congratulations as well as our own, on beginning wedded life under enviable auspices.  
4.035)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 2, 1882 - Saturday
A Pleasant Wedding.
[From the Marietta (O.) Leader, Nov. 25]  
On Wednesday evening last, Miss Annie Favreau and Mr. Theodore Gegoux, both of Watertown, New York, were united in marriage, in the pleasant parlors of the bride's sister, Mrs. James W. Pilsbury, of this city.  The bridal party stood under a magnificent horse-shoe of beautiful cut flowers while the ceremony was being performed by Dr. Hawks in his usual impressive manner.  
The bride wore an elegant costume of terra cotta silk, richly trimmed with a profusion of natural flowers.  Miss Ida Dutton was the sole bridesmaid, and wore a dress of rich bronze silk.  Mr. James B. Favreau, the bride's brother, was the groomsman.  
Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Clark Berry, Misses Lillie Miller, Julia Dutton, Ida Dutton, Mrs. Needham, of Athens, Mr. Ed. Devol and Mr. Ed. West.  
Among the presents were a handsome and expensive sealskin sack and cap muff, set of solid silver spoons, $10 gold piece, silver butter knife and pickle fork, an elaborately worked pincushion, silver sugar spoon, tidy and celery caster.  
The ceremony was performed at nine o'clock, and shortly after an elegant repast was served the guests, and all went merry as a marriage bell. The bridal party left for the east Thursday morning, followed by a thousand good wishes from there Marietta friends.  
4.036)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 21, 1882
A crayon group picture representing Uriah Lott's three children and drawn by Prof. Gegoux from the living subjects, is on exhibition at Hanford's store.  
4.037)  The Watertown Daily Times - January 10, 1883
Theodore Gegoux placed on exhibition an excellent oil portrait of R. E. Remington.  
4.038)  The Watertown Daily Times - January 19, 1883 - Friday
A portrait of the late Ashley B. Davenport, son of John Davenport, of Copenhagen, is on exhibition in Hanford's show window.  It is a portrait that reflects credit upon the artist, as it is a very correct likeness of the genial, whole-souled young man, who had hosts of friends in this section.  
4.039)  The Watertown Daily Times, January 20, 1883 - Saturday
Theo. Gegoux exhibits an oil portrait in Hanford & Co.'s show window which deserves notice.  The likeness is a faithful representation of Mr. R. S. Middleton of New York.  The technique is different from any painting previously exhibited by this artist, giving a rotundity and relief seldom attained in oil portraits.  The painting is to be sent to New York Monday next.  
4.040)  The Watertown Daily Times, February 14, 1883 - Wednesday
Gegoux is now engaged on a full life size portrait in oil of the late son of E. S. Pool.  He has also just completed a crayon portrait of the late Mrs. Donlan.  
4.041)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 8, 1883 - Saturday
Mr. M. D. Titsworth, postmaster of Adams Center, it having painted a life size portrait in oil, of his mother.  Gegoux is the artist.  
4.042)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 13, 1883 - Tuesday
A Fine Painting.
The oil painting by Prof. Gegoux, now on exhibition in Hanford & Cos. show window, is attracting much attention, and would attract much more did the people know that it was made from a photograph taken when the little boy was but two and a half years old.  The picture is that of Eddie S. Pool, (son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Pool.) who recently died at the age of five years.  From the photograph, and a description of the child.  
Prof. Gegoux has made this picture, and the parents, pronounce it a perfect picture of their boy.  Prof. Gegoux is devoting considerable study in the direction of original oil paintings and has at his studio a number of works of merit, which are soon to be exhibited in New York, where he may possibly conclude to locate another studio.  
4.043)  The Jefferson County Journal - March 14, 1883 - Tuesday
Adams Centre.
Mr. M. D. Titsworth, postmaster Adams Centre, is having painted a life size portrait in oil, of his mother.  Gegoux is the artist.  
4.044)  The Watertown Daily Times, April 12, 1883 - Thursday
That elegant painting, by Gegoux, the Artist, now on exhibition in the window of the Grand Central clothing house, is being admired by everyone who passes by the store.  
4.045)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - May 2, 1883
Adams Centre, NY - Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, has just finished a life size oil portrait of M.D. Titsworth's Mother.  
4.046)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 17, 1883 - Thursday
A fine and striking portrait of the late C. W. Inglehart, of Sackets Harbor, is on exhibition in the window of Messrs. G. R. Hanford & Co. It is by Gegoux of this city.  
4.047)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 2, 1883 - Saturday
Mr. J. G. Beaumont, of Fambault Minn., recently brought the remains of his beloved daughter to this city for burial.  Desiring a picture of her as she I appeared in life.  Prof. Gegoux, the well known artist, was engaged.  After viewing the remains he was able to produce a faithful and life like portrait of the deceased.  Mr. Beaumont, leaves for the west Monday morning with the greatly prized picture.  
4.048)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 20, 1883
PROF. THEO. GEGOUX will be in Lowville at the Kellogg House, on the 25th inst, for the purpose of receiving orders for portraits from his many friends and customers.  He will have some specimens of his work to exhibit, which will be of interest.  
4.049)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - June 21, 1883 - Thursday
Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, will be at the Kellogg house, in this village, on 25th instant, in readiness to accept orders for portraits.  Specimens of the professor's excellent work will be on exhibition.  
4.050)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 26, 1883 - Friday
The picture in Hanford & Co.'s. show window is the portrait of the wife of the late B. H. Warren and daughter of Rev George R. Torrey, taken from a photograph by Prof. Gegoux.  The artist has excelled the photograph he copied from in adding his wonderful skill in making the portrait so life-like.  We are sure no other artist could have pleased the family any better.  
4.051)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - July 11, 1883
Adams, N.Y. - B.F. Hawes has had a crayon picture of his daughter, the late Mrs. C.F. Myers drawn by Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown.  It has been placed on exhibition for a few days in W.H. Withington's drug store, where it is much admired.  
4.052)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 18, 1883
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. MOORE were pleasantly surprised a few days ago, by a gift from Prof. Gegoux, of a beautiful pastel portrait of their child.  The picture is considered very fine.  
4.053)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 20, 1883 - Friday
Prof. Theodore Gegoux, the artist, of Watertown, has executed a very handsome colored crayon of the little, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Moore, of Lowville, and presented the same to them.  This is on account of old associations.  
4.054)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 18, 1883 - Saturday
ELEGANT PICTURE - Prof. Gegoux, in his studio, Night Scenes - Admirable Work
A reporter of the Times this morning paid a visit to the studio of Prof. Theo Gegoux and found that gentleman hard upon a life size oil portrait of Rev. B. H. Winslow.  
Mr. Gegoux is attaining a wide celebrity as a portrait maker in both crayon and oils, especially the former, and is just in receipt of a letter from a patron in Chatfield, Minn. expressing the highest admiration of his work.  "Yes I have worked hard at this business, said the professor, in answer to a question.  I have at it nearly seven years, and during that time I have painted over 1,300 portraits.  I am now beginning on my fourteenth hundred."  
One of Mr. Gegoux's favorite branches of study is night scenes wherein the bright of a fire is reflected on the darker backgrounds.  In this Mr. Gegoux has attained a rare success and exhibits one piece entitled "What Time Is It," which should add materially to his fame and fortune.  The picture represents three figures gathered about a lamp post at a dead hour of the night.  One of them holds a watch, the other gazes at the hands, while the third with his cigar close to the time draws hard on the light.  The effect is admirable.  
The picture is said to be worth at least $1,000 and represents over a year of hard labor.  It is also a design original with Mr. Gegoux.  Mr. Gegoux's rooms are full of fine pictures, and be has two portraits at the art rooms also worthy of mention.  One is a faithful picture of Mrs. Dr. Munson, and the other of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Freeman.  
4.055)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 7, 1883 - Friday
Portrait Painting.
Prof. Theodore Gegoux. the artist, says that during his seven years experience in painting and crayoning portraits, he has observed that the majority of people wait until death occurs before procuring portraits of their relatives or friends; and that nine out of ten pictures which he is called upon to copy, in oil or crayon, or otherwise enlarge, are very imperfect tintypes, taken from one to twenty-five years before death.  
To produce a satisfactory portrait from these, an extra amount of hard labor is required.  In order to get rid of so much extra work, and at the same time give better satisfaction to his patrons he has decided on a change in his prices.  Heretofore portraits painted or crayoned from life have commanded higher price than those copied from photographs, but hereafter be will paint or crayon portraits from sittings (life-size bust) at one half the former cost, while prices will remain the same for copying from old pictures.  It is therefore much more advantageous to his customers, and at the same time they are more likely to obtain a faithful likeness, to have it taken from the living subject.  
4.056)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 22, 1883 - Saturday
Theo Gegoux, who is gaining a celebrity all over the state, has just finished a life-sized pastel portrait for R. W. E. Southworth, of Schenectady.  He is now completing a life-sized crayon portrait for F. P. Mc Cantia, of Buffalo.  
4.057)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 1, 1883 - Monday
New Artist. - The arrival of Prof. Theodore Gegoux, Jr.. is announced.  He came Sunday, and is stopping with his father, the well known Watertown artist.  As he weighs but nine pounds, his labors will be confined to the nursery, instead of the studio.  
4.058)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 24, 1883 - Wednesday
The Opinion of a Critic
Schenectady, Oct. 24. 1883 To: Theodore Gegoux My dear sir:
I have just reached home and I hasten to assure you that the pastel as a portrait is perfect, and as a work of art is all I had anticipated.  Although I consider myself a judge of art, I cannot, in this portrait of my mother, suggest an improvement.  Please to accept my heartfelt gratitude.  You have done me a great favor in making this portrait, and I shall ever take occasion to advance your reputation.  Again accept my many, many, thanks.  - Very Truly Yours, R W. E. Southworth.  
4.059)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 15, 1883 - Thursday

A Valuable Gift. - A beautiful crayon portrait for $15.00, at Gegoux's Studio - A Christmas Present - A fine solar crayon portrait for five dollars at Gegoux's studio.  
4.060)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 15 to 20, 1883 - Tuesday
A Christmas Present - A fine solar crayon portrait for five dollars at Gegoux's studio.  
4.061)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 12, 1884 - Tuesday
R. N. Baker left yesterday with a handsome rig to take orders for Prof. Gegoux's famous portraits.  The sleigh is handsomely painted and is adorned with elegant portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Gegoux.  
4.062)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 13, 1884 - Wednesday
Parties wanting portraits can find everything in that line at Gegoux's studio.  He makes beautiful solar crayon portraits for from $8 to $25, and solid crayons from $18 to $45, the latter price being life size.  He also paints portraits in oil and pastel from sittings. Give him a call before ordering elsewhere.  
4.063)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 19 to March 13, 1884
Lungwort Syrup - Testimonials.
Mr. C. L. Frederick - Having heard much said in favor of your Lungwort Syrup, and having a severe cough, I gave it a trial.  One half bottle cured me completely.  It's good and quick work shall be recommended to all my friends.
THEO. GEGOUX, Watertown, N. Y.  
4.064)  The Watertown Daily Times - April 1, 1884 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux announces that he is now ready to receive applications for pupils.  He will commence to teach drawing and painting on the 15th inst. at his studio over 21 Public Square.  Should a large class be organized, one half day will be devoted to each lesson.  For terms apply to Theodore Gegoux, City.  
4.065)  The Watertown Daily Times - April 4 to May 20, 1884
Portrait Painting by Theodore Gegoux
Over the Public Square portraits executed in oil, crayon and pastel, from life or any kind of pictures.  Orders, by mail will receive prompt attention.  Call and see samples of works of art.  
4.066)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - May 14, 1884
Watertown, NY - A fine crayon drawing of George Knowlton is on exhibition at Hanford & Co.'s show windows.  It was executed by Theo. Gegoux.  
4.067)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 26 to July 24, 1884
PORTRAIT PAINTING BY Theodore Gegoux, over 21 Public Square. Portraits executed in oil, crayon, and pastel, from life or from any kind of pictures.  Orders by mail will receiver prompt attention.  Call and see samples of works of Art.  
4.068)  The Watertown Daily Times, June 3, 1884 - Tuesday
An Artist of Ability.
To the Editor of the Times
Watertown, June 3,
Having a moment of leisure and wishing to enjoy the greatest amount of pleasure available in the limited space I accordingly dropped into Gegoux's art studio.  There is quite a field for exploration among the historical paintings both ancient and modern, genre paintings, landscape views, etc., all bearing the finishing stroke of a skilled artist.  Whoever may have treated themselves to its pleasurable resources must have been impressed that we have in our own midst an artist who should rank among the first in originality of talent and reproductive genius, and one of whom we might well be proud.  
His specimens show accuracy to exactness of proportion in outline, nice discrimination as to light and shade also in mingling colors with pleasing effect.  He is possessed of the happy faculty of being able to devote himself to the various branches of the profession with corresponding aptitude.  In portrait making, either in oil or crayon, he reflects much credit upon himself.  
Among his latest efforts is one worthy of special mention, on account of the difficulties encountered in its production, a crayon of Mrs. E. M. Green, now on exhibition in the Arcade windows of Hanford & Co.  Mr. Gegoux never met Mrs. Green in life, and had only a picture taken at eighteen, to form the basis.  As she advanced in years nearly the whole type of feature and youthful expression was lost in a decline that terminated in consumption, but by the aid of a few suggestions he has been enabled to bring out a picture true and faithful to life, and very satisfactory to friends.  
Mr. Gegoux does not solicit this class of work, for the reason of its extreme difficulties, where types of feature and expressions have been lost, or changed by lapse of time, or decline in health, have to be brought out through the medium of suggestion.  Yet he seems fully equipped with innate talent combined with patience and perseverance, to succeed in whatever he undertakes of the kind.  
4.069)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 16, 1884 - Wednesday
THE FIRST DAY OF WORK
The Soldiers Monday at Peekskill
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The general health of the company is good.  Private Gegoux was taken ill last night while doing guard duty.  He was promptly relieved and placed under the care of the surgeon, and is better tonight.  
4.070)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - September 2, 1884
Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, has just completed the portrait of Mrs. C. W. Inglehart's deceased daughter Emma.  It is a speaking likeness and reflects great credit on the professor, as he had merely a small photograph taken some two years ago to copy from, and never having seen the original in life he made changes as suggested by Mrs. I. and has succeeded beyond all expectations.  It is sufficient to say that Mrs. Inglehart is perfectly satisfied with the result.  
4.071)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 23, 1884
Prof. Gegoux has completed a crayon of Flora A. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Simmons, of this city.  The picture is on exhibition in Sterling & Mosher's window and is a triumph of art, not only from a point of view, but from the fact that Mr. Gegoux had only a picture taken two years ago and a hasty glance at the features of the little one after death, from which to work.  The likeness is perfect in all respects.  
4.072)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - March 3, 1885
Watertown, NY - Theo. Gegoux was in Antwerp Saturday.  
4.073)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - March 17 to July 7, 1885
Come Yourself, and get your Portrait Painted by so doing SAVE $20.
The following is my current price list for copying old Pictures of any kind, making changes if desired.
Price List of portraits executed to Oil, Crayon, and Pastel  
Size Crayon Oil Pastel
14x17 $16 $25 
16x20 $20 $30 
18x22 $25 $35 
20x24 $30 $40 
22x27 $35 $45 $40
25x30 $40 $50 $45
26x32 $45 $55 $50
It will be seen by the above that a life-size Crayon Portrait (namely, 26x32) cost $45.00.
If you will come and have your portrait crayoned from life (only one hour required) or send me a first class photograph of yourself from which to copy I will make the above $45 Crayon Portrait For $25.00.
I have reasons for doing this which will be explained to all who feel interested.
The Reader Is Invited To Visit My Studio. Address all orders to:
Theodore Gegoux, Van Namee Block, Public Square, Watertown, Jeff. Co., N. Y.  
4.074)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 28, 1885
Prof. Gegoux, of this city, is finishing for Mrs. J. L. Goodale, of Carthage, two life-sized crayon portraits of her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, of Mobile, Alabama.  
4.075)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - August 4, 1885
Theodore Gegoux, of Watertown, has lately finished a life size crayon portrait of Father Conroy, of Ogdensburg.  The portrait is said to be a fine one.  
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