The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-26
NEW YORK. SUNDAY MORNING. MAY &c. 1914.
National Academy OF Design.


National Academy OF Design.
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I5S. SONORA DIX GoNI-J. II. Shegoque, N. A.
This neither flatlers the Sonora, nor does it do
Mr.. Shegoque much credit.
l54. NAHANT LANDING MAss-Thomas Thomp-
son-As tar as likeness OF the place goes, this Is
good picture, but the coloring is unlike any We
have ever seen M that charming watering place.
l55 The VILLAGE ScBooL--H. j. Boddington.
Very clever, indeed; there are some nice tints
about the house which accord well with the yare-
gated foliage, which is remarkably well handled
1t looks more like an English scene than Ameri-
can.
l56 THoMsoNs LAvINIA--G.W. Flssg, H.-The
drawing of this figure is tree, and full OF grace
The face is well painted, but there is too great
mass OF the same coorlng In the bottom OF the pic
ture; there were little more lishtness about her
robe, it would much improve the whole of the
sketch.
$50. GIRLS FRoLIc--G. w. Fagg, H.-This
picture does not show near az much interest as
there is displayed In 1866 there Is too much warmth
throughout.
1863. PoRrRAlrorA GKNrLEMAN-A. b Durand
n. Although this is beautifully executed, we al
most regret to see Mr.. Durand touch on anything
but landscape, he shines much in that branch.
l64. SCENE FROM lvANHoE-J w. Glass, IL
Altogether IA very clever picture; there IS great
harmony OF colors, the red (Which prevails ieetle
too much) Is nicely introduced. The grouping OF
the figures, attitudes, &c, are excellent; one or
two of the horses out OF drawing and all shape,
the foreshortened white horse is, however, very
good, and comes in well. If this artist applies HIM
self and 'corks hard, we see every thing in HIM TO
make second "Wooverman."
l67. The GIFT FROM BRAzIL-J. ii. Shegoque, n.
A.-The subject is pretty, but here badly handled
feld.-The water is very good, and the style resem-
bes much that OF MIR. Birch. The waves (Which
are as difficult to manage on canvass as they are at
sea) are natural-the vessels are hard and stiff.
ITO. PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN-O. }. Dlcken-
on.-There appears to have been much attention
paid to the painting Of the cigar in the geneman's
hand, which adds much to the beauty OF this por-
trait.
ia. CoarosrroR SETTING TYrE-C E. Weir
The drawing, perspective, detail, NC, are excel
lent, the coloring is good also, but the general ef
tort Is destroyed by the hardness and decision OF
outline.
I76. PoprRAir OF LApY-C C. Insham, N. A
This we consider 10 be the best of Mr.. lngham's
portraits in the exhibition this year There is less
chalk throughout this work than any other we have
seen.
III. GIRL AsLEEp-W S. Mount, N. A.-The
position of the girl is excellent; she IS evidently
sunk in sleep; the air OF tranquility and repo5e eX-
pressed her face is remarkable, but the coloring
is wrctched.
1871. STUDY FROM NArunK--A Durand, N. A.
Evidently from nature and true TO IL, too; the sub
Iect simple, but picturesque.
1S2.-PoRrRArr OF A GENTLEMAN.--C. +. Weir.
We wish this artist would soften down his out
lines more it would take away from the general
harshness which peIvades all his pictures. lie
possesses much talent.
lS3.-lNDIAN WATCHING FOR BUrFAIo.--A. J.
Miller-Very clever, bold, and gives the idea OF
action The horse is rather too drabtc tor the
prairie.
lS9.-HEBREw WOMEN BORROWING THE JEWELS
OF THE EGYPTIANs.-J. G.. Chapman, N. Aims
we much admre; the ssors are all nicely balanc-
ed the attitudes good and we'll conceived We
think that there should be a lew more shadows,
not very dark, thrown in there, as the painting has
rather too light an appearance.
I'D -PoRTRAIT OF GENTLEMAN.--J Hicks,
A he shOultprs n n.
l97-PoRTRAIr OF A CHmD-W. Page, N.
This must be likeness; the expression OF the
eyes and mouth are excellent but the same tone
OF color that is in the face pervades the back
ground.
200.-BEATRICE.-D. Huntington, n. A.--Here.
indeed, is there genius, talent, and knowledge OF
the art combined. How bold the expresson-the
turn OF the head. We cannot admire the hasiy
background, or the working IN OF the face sha
dows, or the shadow on the neck under the chin.
20l.-AN OLD WEIR, OR FIsH-DAM, &c.-H. J.
Boddington.-The water is very bad, but the sky
Is effective.
POS. TnE IMAGE PEpLAR--J. w. Edmonds, N.
A.-The lights are great deal too much scattered,
everything is too much defined. The constrained
attitude of the Pedlar is good, and the grouping Is
toerable.
POS. THE wIpow-G. w. Flagg H.--This is
one of the best we have ever seen OF this artists
productions.
209. SCENE IN SwrrzERLAyp-R. Gisrouse, A
The snow capped hills IN the distance admirable
and the whole picture is also much 10 be admired,
save in too much use of Indian red.
22l LAypsCApE--J. Cole, N. A.--This does not
come up to Our idea Of Mr.. Cole. The reflection
oi the trees In the water IS too green, but the re-
mainder 49, of course, good
22S. GROUPS OF INDIANS PLAYING At BALL.
Deas A-Farther than that the drawing and atl-
.ldes are good, nothing more can be here seen wor-
thy OF comment.
900. BRIGAND DELIVERING UP his ARMS AT SoNl-
no, IN IrALY-J. B. Waugh MIR. Waugh is GER
alnly most rising. young man, and deserves great
credit If 1t were only for this one picture Beautl,
ful harmony Of coors, bold tree style, the detail
excellent; If the back ground 10 the lett were lit
tie darker, we think that it would chime in better
with the fore ground
244. EMIGnANT FAMTLY.-A. Is. Durand, N. A
The landscape of this, us customary with MIR. Du-
rand, is exquisite I; but the group OF figures repre-,
4entlng emigrants is not highly characteristic, and
might equally well pass for party OF snug CITIZENS
moving few hours OF rural iehcity,
247. VIEW ON The HoUsAToNIC.- &C. >. Gaylord.
There is some merit IN this landscape, especially
in the sky and clouds, which are light and airy.
256 SKETCH OF A GENTLeMAN.-An Arnateur.-
This genteman's sketch shows agreat deal OF good
taste and style, both in the drawing and handling.
His coloring is, however. deficient III warmth, p-
rlty, and clearness
253 LANDSCAPE Woop ScEvE.-A. b. Durnrd,
Y. A.-This picture though sufficiently meritorous,
IS nevertheless much below the usual standard OF
excellence OF this artist, and exhibits 1aIness
md want of brllliancy OF coorlug 49,
A259. PORTRAIT OF LADY.-H. 4. Gray, ~, a.
The hest in the exhibition. The usual defect in
Mr. Grays painting, an aping of the old masters,
Is less conspicuous in this instance; and what
there may be OF it, is merely sufficient TO imPart to
his picture degree OF meIlowness which IL highly
pleasing and satisfactory. The painting IN question
is strikinely characterized by expression, grace,
Ease, and beauty of colorlng. The drawing also Is
excellent, and the whole subject highly creditable
70 the talents OF this promising young artist. His
successful method of glazing always a dangerous
operation) is well worthy Of the attestion OF the
student.
1903 PORTRAIT or Dr.. ANDERSON, THE EARLIEST
Woop ENGRAvER IN THE u. STATES y. e.. Chap
man, N. A.-Posse sses some merit, but Is rather
stiff.
2G6 A LAZY FIsHERaAa-J. q: Chapman
Quite n gem i'm its way. The intention of the title
Is well carried out here. The costume, position OF
The figure and indeed, all the accessories are hap
oily conceived and skfuy executed Among the
few faults which we observed, IS want OF correct
drawing in the right arm OF the boy, which appears
10 grow out of his chest aud deficiency OF depth