Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-01

over strange things pstues unpaid for, &C., and
sorry, heartily sorry, that had made the president
wear such long face, and the other old gentleman
lock so angry But come, let's make il up you arc
both clever fellows in your way-both have done
great deal to build up the National Acadeny-both
will &c Down to posterity. BY the way, speaking of
postcrity-what has become of our foreign cores
pondent Count Peter Funk where is he7 what is
he doing? And its professors where are theyf
Where asks the Commercial, is Robert Walter Weir,
professor Of prospectve2 and the echo answers,
where's Resting, no doubt upon the laures twincd
round his immortal Santa Clans. Mr.. Weir thinks,
probably, that it is necessary to let the excitement
created by great work die away, before he COM
mences another. So think not we Robert Walter
Weir. Yc illustrious professors of anatomy mytho-
logy, history wood engraving, chemistry and natural
philosophy, where are ye? spirit whispers in your
ears-reform and lecture. Be careful my friends, or
the public will set you all down for Counts Peter
Funk. We want you, while ysur names are placed
in the catalogue as professors to give US lectures and
prove yourselves worthy of your several professions
and not let year after year pass by without so
much as to make your appearance in the Academy.
Come Mr., Edwards, another lecture on the antique
statues. "a word TO the wise" &c.
"Look here upon this picture, and on this" All,
we have it.
No. 95. Fortune Telng-Wm. S. Mount. The
figures of this piece well drawn and tell the story
al once. The face Of the young girl having her for
tune told, has all the natural and pleasing expression
which we imagine an innocent country girl would be
possessed Of in the like suatlon and the light dra-
perry also of this figure, receiving tinge of warm re.
fections is evidently close copy of nature and very
beautiful. SO much for the detail; bat when we
anime II as whole, appears crude and sharp in the
outline wanting roundness and depth of shadow;
neither do we admire Mr.. Mounts celoring which is
displayed much to his disadvantage in this picture,
owing to its SIZE In his cabine pictures the color
ing forgotten in the admiration of his correct draw
ing and character. and we turn to what in our hum
BILE opinion, we consider the best picture in the exhi-
bitten.
No. 3Os The Tough Stery-Wm S. Mount
It IS equal to many of Wilkes and places Mr..
Mount second TO none IN this country except WASH
ington Aston.
No. 3o2. Portrait of Thomas Birch, the well
known marine painter. Neagle. To praise this
picture would be needless Those who have seen
the original vouch for its correctness, and
the painting, there is but one opinion.
No. 300. Portrait of Mrs Wood-By the same.
Much too gaudy for the eye Of an artist still in
Ne. 3I3. Turkey Shooting-C Deas The group
ing of the figures, design, and expression of this pic
ure very creditabe TO the artist. Ii wants. how
ever, more decision in the effect TO make it plea
sing.
No. 300. View near Bergen HILL. P. Clover.
The general effect is too warm, yet the buildings are
very good.
No. 22l. Portrait. Whitehorne. We are happy
10 see Mr. Whitehorne advancing 50 rapidly. This
head does him great credit.
No. ga. Elixa-By the same. Is an excellent
likeness and well painted.
"Pa," said Julia, 81 hope you do not intend to
neglect noticing the beautiful drawing of Dr. Fol-
lens head by young lady. wonder who she can
beq'
"Oh, ah; hero it is-forgot to scratch the name off
the back-Miss Elliott-lovely creaturc-Pease-for
an artist, &c. Come, will fasten on that sleeve of
thine"
Nos. 237 and $50 Flower Piece s-H. S. Mount.
Free and mastery in touch brilliant in color and on
the whole well worth possessing.
No. loo. Portrait of J. w. Porter Esq This, we
think MIR. Shegogue's best head and very good
likeness of the much esteemed original.
Nos. ESQ and 263. handicapped. Huntington
Both rich and silvery. The sky Of the latter is very
clear and pearly towards the horizon rejecting il.
self into cool lmpid sheet Of water, forming pic
turesque and natural composition.
MIR. Inman exhibits many pictures this year. some
good, very good-some bad very bad. With the for
mer ranks the head Of Forrest clear, spirited and
mastery, decided in toach, and fine in effects il
stands with his best and proves that Mr.. Inman can
at present, if he peases, paint we'll as he ever has
done. And with his best likewise, would rank, if the
figures were out
No. 2Ol. The Sisters. The effect of tho back.
ground Is beautiful, with the light of the moon lust
peeping above the latticed window. OF the figures
we will not speak, unless il is TO mention thai the
brgh, light upsn the knee Of the smaller grl is un-
pleasant to the spectator.
Ne. l03. The background Of this portrait strikes us
AZ being disaereeably cold. The arms appear large.
No. 296. Portrait Of Child. Good, very good,
rich and effective.
No. 256 This portrait, were il not for the inky
appearance Of the neck, would possess an uncommon
deal Of beauty. The head is admirable, both in attl-
tude and expression.
We greet Bostenfnend with cordial shake of the
ton has at least two artists in this branch whose
works place them at the head Of their professions
Wrapped in cloak, with boots famed for their
squarencss at the toes-his hair a little gfey-a rus
ty hat etecieras 10 match-tall, full set figure who
stalks into the room with careless gait, and slowly
PAGES once or twice around, with no " and then a
nod, but ne er a word-then cut he logs.
No. 80. Portrait Of Lady,. Frethingham-
Mr. rockingham excels in painting old heads. mo
offence to the Lady, This We consider one of his
happlest productions; and although devoid of anv
thing approaching TO gaudipess, Is one Of the best
portraits ia the exhibition.
No. ITO. Portrait OF q Genteman-By the same
We do not like the arrangement, ef the hair-it gives
the head popinjay appearance and deiracts from
ths simplicity OF the picture Ii is well coorcd.
No. ll6. Portrait Of Lady-By the same-An
admirable likeness Of Miss Townsend; rich in color
and pleasing in the expression.
J. Harris. The best picture by tins arts,. wbo.e
improvement, since the last exhibition has been yerv
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