The West Coast Years
(1910 to 1931)
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The Oregonian, March 27, 1925 - Portland Library, Oregon
PAINTING IS ON EXHIBIT Plan is to keep picture within Oregon. Historic day at Champoeg Portrayed by Theodore Gegoux, likely to be purchased. 
A plan to keep in the state Theodore Gegoux's painting of the historic day at Champoeg when Oregon was saved for the Union has been suggested by George H. Himes, curator of the Oregon Historical society, who wishes to see the painting purchased and presented to the state by popular subscription. The picture was exhibited in the state house in Salem during the last legislative session, but strict cutting of appropriations prevented the state from purchasing the picture. The daughter of one of the 52 Oregon pioneers, who on May 2, 1843, participated in the historic gathering, has promised to pay the last $1000 of the $10,000 which must be raised by Oregon if her people want to keep the picture which commemorates one of the greatest days in her colorful history. Theodore Gegoux's quaint, studious figure, who worked for more than four years on the picture he considered his masterpiece, is 75 years old and in feeble health. He is at present in Los Angeles with a son, Theodore Gegoux Jr., and Frank G. Gegoux, another son, is in Portland in charge of the painting. It is being shown at the U.S. National Bank, and Mr. Gegoux, because it is his father's chief longing that the state of Oregon should want his masterpiece enough to keep it here, is endeavoring to interest the public in buying the picture. |
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