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. | |
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Chapter Three - Saving for Paris
Watertown Studio - (1879 - 1880) |
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" Mr. G. says he does not like that kind of business; he prefers sketching from the living object, 'sweet sixteen' for instance."
Antwerp Gazette 1879. |
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News from this period combined with information from his autobiography indicates that Gegoux moved to Watertown because of the large population base. It is unstated but perhaps true that the Carthage portrait waters were becoming fished out. Besides he would continue to accept orders from Carthage either through his agents or mail orders. He was building his business and wanted to sustain his momentum.
Regarding his competition in Watertown, Prof. L.L Lowell was more interested in painting nature rather than portraits, while Taggart was spending his time in Paris. The main challenge for Gegoux was to establish the quality of his work while providing a local presence with which people could interact. Photographers would offer low cost portrait alternatives, but they were limited by the constraints of their technology. Gegoux could free hand any size, any color, and any media. Naturally there was competition from large-scale mail order portrait operations out of New York City advertising in the local papers. Also several local Watertown business were offering customer loyalty type free portrait offers with so many purchases and such. These merchandising schemes would cut into the portrait painting business, but Gegoux would succeed based on personal service, local presence, and high quality. The following articles document the many portraits Gegoux painted while saving money for his European studies. During this period, Gegoux traveled around the county to obtain work and also visited and competed successfully in the art competitions at the fairs. For example, there are references to Gegoux spending weekends at the Kellogg House in Lowville, specifically for the purpose of being available to his potential clients. Gegoux also made himself available at the local fairs. (3.006) The news of this period also further documents the character of Gegoux's posthumous portraiture with a reference to him being called away by telegraph to sketch a corpse. Also mentioned is the portrait of Mrs. Griswold, which was executed from verbal descriptions alone. (3.045) Several years ago Gegoux.com was contacted by a descendant of the Griswold family. At that time we were sent photos showing Gegoux's portrait of Marion Griswold the daughter of Mrs. Griswold. But as of this writing Mrs. Griswold's portrait has not been located. Also during this period, Gegoux was known to exhibit portraits in various commercial venues with references to various portraits exhibited in the shop and store windows of prominent businesses, for example Hartford & Waterman's and also Withington & Kneeland's, which was in Adams, N. Y. The idea seems to be that word of mouth combined with placement in the news would serve to stimulate business. (3.067) Although it cannot be verified at this writing, it seems likely that at least some of the news was printed at the suggestion of the artist if not at the expense of the artist. Further context of the times is needed. Nonetheless, some of the news is clearly advertising. |
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Portrait Subjects Mamie McKay Additionally, is mentioned the portrait of Mamie McKay who died at a tragically young age. Occasionally we find news about one of Gegoux's portrait subjects. Such news is included as an interest to those who may be looking to find Gegoux portraits. For example, here is the obituary of Miss McKay - March 21, 1879 - Adams, N. Y. (3.051)
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News from Watertown (July 29, 1879 to November 1880)
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3.001) The Carthage New York Republican - July 29, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux left for Watertown last week Thursday. He has rented the rooms over Moore and Smith's, corner of Washington and Arsenal Streets, one of the most desirable places in the city for a studio. We are sorry to have the professor leave Carthage. However, he has not gone so far but that the people in this locality can send to him for their portraits. |
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3.002) The Carthage New York Republican - July 29, 1879 - Tuesday Miss Larissa Smith, of Diana, is having executed a large crayon portrait of her mother, Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, is the artist. |
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3.003) The Carthage New York Republican - July 29, 1879 - Tuesday S. D. Taylor, of this place, has sent to Theo Gegoux, of Watertown, for a crayon portrait of his mother. |
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3.004) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - July 30, 1879 Theo Gegoux, the artist, is now in Watertown. His studio is now in the American arcade, No. 24. We wish him success in his new home. |
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3.005) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 30, 1879 Prof. Gegoux, recently of Carthage, has rented the rooms over Moore & Smith's store, Watertown. |
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3.006) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - August 20, 1879 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux of Watertown, will be in town on Friday next, to deliver some of his work. Those who wish to have pictures copied can see him at the Kellogg House on Friday afternoon. |
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3.007) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - August 20, 1879 Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, will be in town on Friday next, to deliver some of his work and at the same time will be ready to receive as many orders as the good people of Lowville are willing to give him. Prof. Gegoux's work gives satisfaction every time. |
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3.008) The Carthage New York Republican - August 26, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux will attend the Antwerp Fair this week, and the Carthage Fair next week. Parties who want portraits painted or crayoned should not fail to bring their pictures with them to the Fairs. The Professor will be here himself and he will be ready to receive as many orders as the good people of Carthage and vicinity are willing to favor him with. |
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3.009) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - August 27, 1879 - Wednesday Mr. Warren L. Scott, our assistant postmaster, is soon to be spread on canvas, or, in other words is to have his portrait crayoned. Mr. S. is a good subject for a portrait, and Prof. Gegoux has sent to New York for a stouter canvas than he has lately used. |
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3.010) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - August 27, 1879 - Wednesday Mrs. Judson Pitcher, who lately arrived from the West, has given an order to Prof. Gegoux to execute a life-size crayon portrait of her deceased husband. Mrs. Moore, her mother, has had a life-size portrait of her daughter, who died about four years ago. This portrait was also done by the gifted artist. |
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3.011) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - August 27, 1879 Mr. Warren Scott is having a life-size crayon portrait executed by Theo Gegoux, of Watertown. |
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3.012) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - August 27, 1879 Mrs. Judson Pitcher has favored Prof. Gegoux with an order for a life-size crayon portrait of her deceased husband. Mrs. Moore, (her mother) has just received a life-sized one of her daughter, who died about four years ago, executed by the same artist. General satisfaction is reported. This is nothing new for the professor; he is meeting with great success in Watertown. Lawyer N. Whiting, of Watertown, is having a life-size portrait, as well as many others, too numerous to mention. |
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3.013) The Watertown Daily Times - August 28, 1879 Antwerp fair opened yesterday. The entries were larger than last year at the same time, but being the first day of the exhibits had not been arranged entirely, and as usual but few people had put in an appearance. Among the exhibitors is the artist Gegoux of Watertown. He had on exhibit the handsome picture of Litz. Mr. Gegoux and his work are increasing each day in popularity. Charles Bannister is on the grounds with some fine furniture. Jarvis is on the grounds with his best organs, and H. F. Pauling is also there with several fine machines ready for the inspection of the crowds. |
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3.014) The Watertown Daily Times, August 29, 1879 - Friday THE ANTWERP FAIR. Prof. Gegoux's display of pictures was one of the finest features of the show. |
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3.015) The Gouverneur Herald - September 4, 1879 - Thursday Gouverneur Fair - Class 22 - Painting etc. - Best oil painting, Prof. Gegoux; color oil painting, Prof. Gegoux; crayon portrait, Prof. Gegoux; pastel crayon portrait, Prof. Gegoux |
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3.016) Potsdam Commercial Advertiser - September 11, 1879 - Thursday Gouverneur Notwithstanding prophecies to the contracy, and the "hard times" Gouverneur fair was a success. ... Upon entering the floral hall, the oil and crayon picturew and portraits belonging to Prof. Gegoux first attracted the attention. |
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3.017) The Watertown Daily Times, September 12, 1879 - Friday The beautiful picture painted by Prof. Gegoux and suspended in the stairway leading to the American block, is one of the most interesting we ever beheld. It was closely examined by hundreds of people yesterday and today. |
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3.018) The Carthage New York Republican - September 23, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, was in Carthage last week painting a portrait of Mrs. H. Grinnell. |
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3.019) The Watertown Daily Times, September 23, 1879 - Wednesday Jefferson County Fair Large Attendance Grand Exhibition - Success Assured In The Domestic Hall At No. 2 you will not fail to stop and admire the most beautiful and artistic displays of Prof. Gegoux. Look at them: the pictures will speak for themselves. |
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3.020) The Watertown Daily Times, September 24, 1879 - Wednesday A portrait of Jesse Willes handling the mail in the Carthage post office is now graces the American block stairway. It is by Prof Gegoux. |
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3.021) The Watertown Re-Union - October 2, 1879 The 64th Annnal Cattle Show and Fair of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society A Passing Review of the Buildings and Exhibits A Good Show and Fine Weather. Tuesday was the first day of the 64th annual cattle show and fair of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society. Mr. T. Gegoux, the artist, who has recently opened a studio in this city has a very fine display of his crayon and oil paintings. Among the fine pictures exhibited are O. S. Levis, Listz, Father Baker, H. J. Welsh, N. Whiting, Thomas Baker, and Rev. Mr. Granbury. He has a picture of a little girl in a reclining position, which was taken from a photograph. This picture has been praised a great deal. |
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3.022) The Watertown Daily Times, October 10, 1879 - Friday Prof. Gegoux's portrait of Alderman Griffin is very fine. It is admired by everybody. The ability of Prof. Gegoux is no longer doubted. The picture may be seen at the store of Adams Brothers. |
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3.023) The Watertown Daily Times, October 16, 1879 - Thursday Everybody is admiring the crayon portrait of Governor Robinson, from the studio of Theo. Gegoux. It is amost life size and a creditable work of art. |
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The Watertown Re-Union - October 23, 1879 A Good Picture. In Henry O'Connor's show window in the Arcade stands a handsome picture of a handsome man. It is a crayon portrait of Governor Robinson, from the studio of Theo. Gegoux. It is almost life-size and a creditable work- of art. No one can look at the honest face of the Governor and go away not convinced that he is the man for the governorship. |
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3.025) The Carthage New York Republican - November 4, 1879 - Tuesday Theo. Gegoux is meeting with very fine success in Watertown. He has lately received nine different orders for portraits all of which are not to be delivered until Christmas. Mr. G. says orders are coming from all directions. |
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3.026) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - November 5, 1879 - Wednesday Prof. Theo. Gegoux is coming to Lowville, on Saturday of this week, to deliver some of his works. Parties who wish to patronize him can find him at the Kellogg House. |
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3.027) The Carthage New York Republican - November 11, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux was in town over Sunday. |
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3.028) The Carthage New York Republican - November 11, 1879 - Tuesday A Good Portrait. Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown has just completed a life size portrait of Mr. H. Grinnell, of this town. It if one of the very best portraits ever exhibited in Carthage. This portrait took the first prize at the Jefferson county fair. It can be seen at M. G's. restaurant. |
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3.029) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 26, 1879 Now is the time to send your photograph to Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, if you want a crayon portrait for a Christmas present. |
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3.030) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - November 26, 1879 - Wednesday If your friend has got a poor portrait that no one can recognize send your photograph to Prof. Gegoux, Watertown, and you may be sure to get something that will please. A good crayon portrait for a Christmas present is very desirable. |
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3.031) The Carthage New York Republican - December 2, 1879 - Tuesday A few days ago Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, was summoned by telegraph to one of the neighboring towns, to take a sketch of a corpse in order to procure a portrait from the same, the person, having never, during life, had a photograph taken nor a picture of any kind. Mr. G. secured a good sketch, and claims to be able to procure a good and very recognizable portrait. The deceased was past seventy years of age. Mr. G. says he does not like that kind of business; he prefers sketching from the living object, "sweet sixteen" for instance. - Antwerp Gazette |
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3.032) The Carthage New York Republican - December 2, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux exhibits one more of his crayon portraits. It can be seen in the post office. A good thing for a Christmas present. |
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3.033) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - December 3, 1879 - Wednesday A beautiful and life like portrait of the late Wm. Boshart has been completed by Theo Gegoux of Watertown, and it can now be seen at the Black River National Bank. Mr. Gegoux is doing fine work. |
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3.034) The Carthage New York Republican - December 16, 1879 - Tuesday Hon. Dewitt C. West is having executed a life-size crayon portrait of his father, Dr. West, who was well known to the old residents of this place. Theo Gegoux is the artist. |
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3.035) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - December 17, 1879 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux will be here on Friday, this week, to deliver some of his work. Parties who wish something done in his studio for Christmas should not fail to see him. |
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3.036) The Carthage New York Republican - December 30, 1879 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux was in town Friday. He is making two crayon portraits for Mrs. C. H. Kimball. |
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3.037) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - December 31, 1879 - Wednesday Mr. Theodore Gegoux has executed a very fine picture of the late Dr. West, of Carthage, and father of the Hon. D. C. West of this place. Mr. Gegoux has also painted an excellent portrait of the late Geo. Bush, of Harrisburg. This popular artist seems to have his hands full making portraits. |
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3.038) The Watertown Daily Times - January 5, 1880 - Monday Have you seen Prof. Gegoux's latest work? It is a pastel crayon protrait of a Tylerville Miss holding her favorite pussy up to her face. It is on exhibition at the Professor's show case, near the entrance to his studio, American Arcade. |
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3.039) The Watertown Daily Times - January 7, 1880 - Wednesday Gegoux's pastel crayon portrait on exhibition in the Arcade, is not of a Tylerville miss as has been stated, but of H. P. Flynn's daughter of Natural Bridge. The original picture (a tintype) was taken shortly before the little girl died. She being out in the garden playing with her pussy, the photographer called her in to have her picture taken, which Mr. F. has had enlarged. When Mr. Flynn sees this portrait it will sadden his heart, yet will bring pleasant memories of the past. |
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3.040) The Watertown Daily Times - January 8, 1880 - Thursday A fine portrait of Hon. DeWitt C. West, from the studio of Prof. Gegoux, graces one of the show windows of Hanford & Waterman's bookstore. |
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3.041) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - January 14, 1880 Prof. Gegoux has made a crayon portrait of Hon. D. C. West, and placed it on exhibition in Watertown. |
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3.042) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - January 14, 1880 One of the finest portraits we have yet seen from the pencil of Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, is the crayon picture of Hon. D, C. West. All who have viewed its life-like appearance pronounce it unsurpassed. |
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3.043) The Watertown Daily Times, January 19, 1880 - Monday Prof. Gegoux's latest work is a fine pastel of Rev. Father Nyhan of Lowville, now exhibited at Hanford & Waterman's window. |
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3.044) The Watertown Daily Times, January 20, 1880 - Tuesday Putnam-Barber. This morning at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Barber, a large company of intimate friends and relatives assembled to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter, Miss Julia, to Dr. Putnam, of Hyde, N Y. Perhaps the most pleasing gift was from Prof. Gegoux, who will execute two of his fine life-size crayon portraits of the newly-wedded couple. |
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3.045) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - January 21, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux's latest work is a fine pastel of Rev. Father Nyhan of Lowville now exhibited at Hanford & Waterman's window. |
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3.046) The Utica Morning Herald - February 7, 1880 - Saturday Lewis County - Lowville - Feb 6th - Another large crowd at the carnival last night. The black walnut bedroom set went to Miss Susan Lombar, and the crayon portrait of Rev. Father Nyhan, by Gegoux, to Father Fitzgerald, of Copenhagen. |
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3.047) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - February 11, 1880 - Wednesday The receipts at the late Catholic Carnival and Bazaar were about $350. Over 300 tickets were sold for the portrait of Father Nyhan (1846 - 1914), and Father Fitzgerald of Copenhagen, drew the prize. The artist is Mr. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown. |
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3.048) The Watertown Daily Times, March 29, 1880 - Monday Everybody looks now at the splendid life-size picture of the renowned inventor of the century, Mr. Thos. Edison. It has been made and presented by Prof. Gegoux for the fair. |
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3.049) The Watertown Daily Times, April 3, 1880 - Saturday Mr. John E. Bergevin is having made a crayon portrait of his little deceased son. Prof. Gegoux is the artist. |
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3.050) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 7, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux's Latest Accomplishment - The portrait exhibited by Prof. Gegoux in Hanford & Waterman's show window was crayoned under very peculiar circumstances. The picture is a correct likeness of the widow of the late J. Griswold of Adams, and the daughter of the Hon. Nathan Strong, of Rodman, and was made by the Professor without any copy whatever. Mr. G. had photographs of the lady's near relatives and by a description of her peculiar traits, her ideas, her ways and moods, he drew a correct, portrait of her, and the picture is said to be so perfect that it can be instantly recognized by even casual acquaintances. The phenomenal artist has received a long letter from a relative of the lady who closes with the following remarks, "You have by this accomplishment manifested just where your genius comes in your ability to seize from language alone the characteristics of any person never seen and give them expression in such a way that the tout ensemble should be recognized by even casual acquaintances. This is the point your friend must amplify if you wish to reap the full benefit of your labor. As for the part I have had in the work, whatever is necessary to make your own clear and intelligible to the public, you are tree to make use of. I place no restrictions, the laurels are yours." - (E. M. G. in Watertown Times) |
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3.051) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 7, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux will be in town on Saturday next and will return in the evening. |
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3.052) The Watertown Daily Times - April 10, 1880 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux exhibits another very fine work of art in Hanford & Waterman’s show window. It is a portrait of Miss McKay of Adams, and it is another emblem of the professor’s genius. |
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3.053) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 12, 1880 - Wednesday Loan Exhibition The Loan Exhibition and entertainment by the State street Baptist society last week was a decided success. The exhibition opened Thursday evening, and continued until Saturday evening inclusive, and netted the society and $135. The art department was very complete consisting of contributions from nearly all our "native talent" and some from abroad. Among the artists names we noticed Prof. Gegoux, Mrs. H. E. Turner, Mrs. F. L. Knapp, Mrs. H. Bush, Mrs. M. Parker, Mrs. Merriam and many others. There were also a number of fine chromos and crayon drawings. The picture, "Musidora," loaned by Mrs. Goodell, attracted considerable attention. The face and hands of the figure were painted, the drapery and the background done in needlework. We were told that it was executed in Japan. Among the portraits were those of Dr. Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. Z. Knox; also one of Dr. J. C. House when the original was seven years of age. This department also included statuary of which there was quite a fine collection. |
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3.054) The Watertown Daily Times, April 14, 1880 - Wednesday L. C. Davenport, of Lowville. is having a life-size portrait executed by Prof. Gegoux. |
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3.055) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 14, 1880 Loan Exhibition. - The loan exhibition given at Roscoe Hall, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings of last week, by the State Street Baptist society, was well patronized, and returned net receipts of $135. The display of oil paintings, drawings, crayons, chromos, statuary, needlework, and curiosities from the museum of Hon. C. L. Meirium, of Locust Grove, as well as from other sources, all contributed to the interest of the spectators. ...... Several portraits, the work of Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, were exhibited. |
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3.056) The Watertown Daily Times, April 21, 1880 - Wednesday Mrs. R. B. Mantle has given Prof. Gegoux an order for a crayon portrait of her late husband. Also in the same column ... A beautiful crayon picture of the late Miss Mammie McKay, by Prof. Gegoux, is being admired by the Adams people. |
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3.057) The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - April 21, 1880 There is on exhibition at Withington and Kneeland's a crayon portrait of Miss Mamie McKay by Professor Theodore Gegoux of Watertown. It is from a photograph taken in Berlin during her absence abroad. To say this is a fine portrait is modest praise indeed. The oft-repeated complaint that crayons are cold and lifeless is fully answered in this as in all of his works. There is in them a warmth and depth, a life and expression rarely attained by other artists. Another work of his recently sent here is a portrait of the late Mrs. J. Griswold. No picture of her of any kind had ever been taken; nor does any member of her family resemble her sufficiently to be a guide either in features or expression - even fancied resemblances when wrought out in every instance proved a failure. Professor Gegoux had never seen her, yet by patient study of her character as portrayed to him by language, by descriptions of her ways and moods, he has produced a picture that is recognized at a glance by everyone at all familiar with her face. What at first seemed an impossibility is an accomplished fact. The portrait is simply a creation, and stamps Mr. Gegoux a genius of the highest order. |
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3.058) The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 28, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Theodore Gegoux, of Watertown, will be in town on Saturday of this week. |
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3.059) The Watertown Daily Times, April 28, 1880 - Wednesday A fine collection of pictures by Prof. Gegoux may be seen in Hanford & Waterman front window. |
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3.060) The Watertown Daily Times, April 30, 1880 - Friday French Fair If space would permit it, we would like to give the names of our generous benefactors at home and abroad. However, one of the leading gifts was the beautiful portrait of Edison, the remarkable work and appreciative gift of Pro. Gegoux. |
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3.061) The Watertown Daily Times, May 3, 1880 - Monday Mrs. Dewitt Rogers of Deer River is having executed a crayon portrait of her late husband. Prof. Gegoux is the artist. |
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3.062) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - May 12, 1880 L. C. Davenport, Esq., of this village has had a crayon portrait executed by Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown, which has just been delivered. The work is fully equal to several others which Mr. Gegoux has heretofore produced to the entire satisfaction of our best citizens. The expression of calm repose depicted by the artist upon the features of Mr. Davenport indicates that he, also, is well satisfied with the work. |
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3.063) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 2, 1880 Life sized crayon portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shumway, of Martinsburgh, are being executed by Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Watertown. Mr. G's success as an artist is unparalleled. |
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3.064) The Watertown Daily Times, June 2, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux has just finished two large crayon portraits of the late Mr. William Wood and of Mrs. Wood. |
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3.065) The Watertown Daily Times, June 5, 1880 - Saturday Life sized crayon portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shumway of Martinsburg are being executed by Prof. Gegoux of Watertown. Mr. G's success as an artist is unparelled - Loweville Dem. |
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3.066) The Watertown Daily Times, June 12, 1880 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux has just completed a fine crayon portrait of Mrs. S. H. Case's little son. |
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3.067) The Watertown Daily Times, June 22, 1880 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux will leave this afternoon on a visit to his mother near Quebec and will be absent about two weeks. The Professor left home a few years ago a poor boy, and now that he has make his mark in the world he is going home to make his mother happy. |
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3.068) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 23, 1880 Theo. Gegoux, portrait artist of Watertown, is absent on a brief vacation, and will visit Montreal and Quebec, and his studio will be closed for two weeks, he visits his birth place after eleven years absence, for the first time. |
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3.069) The Watertown Daily Times - July 21, 1880 - Wednesday Mrs. J. T. Ross has had a large crayon portrait executed of her oldest sister. Prof. Gegoux is the artist. |
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3.070) The Lewis County Democrat - August 10, 1880 - Tuesday Prof. Gegoux has gone to Rochester for a few days. |
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3.071) The Lewis County Democrat - August 11, 1880 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux thinks of exhibiting several of his crayon portraits at our county fair. |
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3.072) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - September 8, 1880 - Tuesday Do you want your portrait painted? If you do, bring your photograph to our county fair. Prof. Gegoux will be here to exhibit several of his fine crayon portraits, and will be ready to receive as many orders as you may feel disposed to give him. |
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3.073) The Watertown Daily Times - September 11, 1880 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux is making a large crayon portrait of Dr. Tanner. |
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3.074) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - September 15, 1880 The Lewis County Fair. The fair opened here Tuesday under more favorable circumstances than was anticipated, the weather of the day previous having been rainy at its close. ................... L. C. Davenport's fish pond, in this village, was illustrated by three photographic views, and the crayon portrait of the owner was exhibited by Theo. Gegoux, the artist, who also had a portrait of Dr. Tanner, of forty days fasting fame, as well as a portrait in pastel of the dramatic lady Mary Anderson. Other portraits easily recognizable for their lifelike accuracy were displayed by the same artist. |
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3.075) The Journal & Republican, Lowville - September 22, 1880 - Wednesday The Great Fair Theo. Gegoux made a fine display of portraits, which was but a mere sample of his first-class work. |
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3.076) The Watertown Daily Times - September 25, 1880 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux left this morning for Fayetteville to deliver a life-size crayon portrait, and while there will paint a portrait from sitting. |
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3.077) The Watertown Daily Times - October 18, 1880 - Monday Business Meeting of the Garfield Busines Men to be Held Tomorrow Night The business men of this city who favor a continuation of the present properous conditions of the county have decided to hold a meeting tomorrow evening at Scripture hall, Arsenal street .. The following .. have signified their itention to be present: (Among others) .. Theo. Gegoux |
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3.078) The Watertown Daily Times - October 19, 1880 - Monday The Business Men The Meeting at Scripture Hall Tonight Address by Rev. H. C. Townley and others. Let Scripture hall on Arsenal street be crowded tonight by business men and others .. The following are some of the business and professional men of the city who will be present: (Among others) .. Theo. Gegoux |
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3.079) The Watertown Daily Times - October 28, 1880 - Thursday Gegoux's pastel crayon portrait of Mary Anderson on exhibition at Hanford & Waterman's book store attracts a deal of attention. |
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3.080) The Watertown Daily Times - November 5, 1880 - Friday Fine Picture In Hartford and Waterman's new window is dismayed a very faithful crayon portrait of Jeff Brockway, our esteemed friend of the Times. It is by Gegoux, and does him credit. |
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3.081) The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - November 17, 1880 We notice on exhibition in Withington and Kneeland's window a fine crayon picture of our townsman, George Fraiser. It looks very natural and is a credit to the artist, Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown. |
3.082) The Watertown Re-Union - November 18, 1880 - Wednesday Gegoux's pictures in Hanford & Waterman's Arcade window attract much attention. |
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3.083) The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 24, 1880 Prof. Gegoux has executed a fine crayon portrait of the late Mrs. Ashley Davenport. |
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