The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-12

more Charles ii. Russell, Nathaniel Jarvis, jr.,
John p Ridner, William j. Hoppin, Abraham NJ
Cozzens, Marshall o. Roberts, Frederick A. Coe,
Leferts g. Coles, Robert Kelly, Andrew Warner,
Benjamin II. Jarvis, John II. Austen, James w
Beckman, Philip Hone, Evert A. Duyckinck.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-Abraham Nj. Cozzens,
Chairman, Andrew Warner, William j. Hoppin,
Frederick A. Coe, Benjamin II. Jarvis. President
and Treasurer, eI QBiciO.
SUPERINTENDENT-J, William Moore.
PLAN.
Every subscriber of FIVE DOLLARS is a mem
Der of the Art Union for the year, and is entitled to
all its privileges.
The money thus obtained (after paying necessary
expenses, Is applied
First.-To De production Of a large and costly
ORIGINAL ENGRAVING from an American paint
ing, OF which the plate and copyright belong to the
Institution, and are used solely for its benefit. OF
this Engraving every member receives copy for
every five dollars paid by him. Members entitled
to duplicates at liberty to select from the en-
justify it, AN EXTRA ENGRAVING OR WORK
OF ART is also furnished to every member Every
member also receives full Annual Report of the
proceedings, Sc, of the Institution.
Second.-I0 the purchase Of PAINTINGS and
SCULPTURE, STATUETTES in Bronze, and
MEDALS, by native or resident artists. These
paintings and sculptures are publicly exhibited at
the Gallery of the Art Union till the annual meet
ing in December, when they are PUBLICLY DIS
TRlBUTED BY LOT among the members, each
member having one share for every FIVE dollars paid
by him. Each member is thus certain OF receiving
in return the value of the five dollars paid, and may
also receive painting other work Of art of great
value.
Third.-The Institution keeps an office and FREE
PICTURE GALLERY, always open, well attended,
and hung with fine paintings, at 497 Broadway,
where the members in New York receive their
cravings, paintings, &C., and where the business
of the Institution is transacted.
Fourth.-The BULLETIN Of the Art Union, which
has toi,, Ind tnf
usual Catalogue of Pictures and List of Subscribers,
particular descriptions of works purchased for dis
tributon, of interest in relation to the Fine
Arts, extracts from the correspondence of the Inst
tuition, Wood-cut Illustrations of Paintings belong
ing TO the Gallery, and generally such matters OF
interest connected with the Art Union al may be
desirable TO subscribers, will be furnished gratui-
tously to Honorary Secretaries, and to those mem
bers who, after paying their subscriptions, shall
signify their desire to have it forwarded to them by
mail. To all others the price will be six cents per
number.
Distribution of the Engrapings, and the annual
Report Of the year ls4s.-The Engraving of Queen
Mary signing the Death WarrGnt of Lady Jane
Grey, upon steel, and measuring % inches by l52
inches, was finished early in the year, and has been
IN the hands OF the printer since its completion
Prints are being taken from it at the rate o. fifty
per day. and the distribution of them will commence
about the first day OF May next
An effort will be made 10 deliver them nearly
as possible in the order of the receipt of subscrp-
lions. those honorary Secretaries. therefore, who
transmitted the earliest remittances may expect to
be first supplied. The Outline Illustrations of Rip
Pan UinkIe will be ready for delivery at the same
time with the Queen Mary
The transactions" will be published and dis
tributed at the time with the engravings.
/ The Engraving for the year Is4s.-The plate of
Youth" being the second picture of Mr.. Coles
celebrated series Of the 'Voydge of Life, is in pro-
gress under the skilful BURN of Mr.. James Smile
J who will undoubtedly make it the best large land
Z enc vii oyer tod in, A
small etching of this picture will accompany the
volume of Transactions about to be published
The Medal for the year ls49-The subject of this
medal is the head Of Colonel Trunlbull, in continu
alton Of the series of distinguished American artists
commenced by the representations of Allston and
Stuart.
Bronze Stafusttes.-A committee was appointed
some time since by the General Board to inquire
into the expectancy of procuring statuetcs in bronze
| for distribution at the next annual meeting. The
London Art Union for several years has expended
most Judiclously portion OF its funds in encour-
aging this branch Of Art. There has always been
difficulty in this country in obtaining proper
workmen, which Is the principal reason why re.
duced copies IN bronze have not already been made
OF several exquisite statues, modelled by own
artists, and which seemed peculiarly adapted u
this mode Of treatment This obstacle has now
been removed and there here at present several
persons lately arrived from Europe, who fully
competent 10 undertake this kind Of work. Indeed,
the small bust OF an Indian, beautifully modelled
by BRowN, has been reproduced in bronze by one
Of these artists in very satisfactory manner A
resolution has accordingly been passed, in accord
ance with the recommendation Of the special com
mlttee Of inquiry, that Mr.. BRowS be commissioned
TO model statuette in bronze, twenty inches in
height, illustrative Of Indian form and character
ana that twenty copies in bronze be cast for distr
button amongrthe members Of the year ls49.
Eiehings IN Outline for Ds year lS49.-A set OF
Outnes, similar to the illustrations Of Rip Van
Wrinkle, will undoubtedly be published for the
members OF the present year. The special commit
tee upon Engravings have the subject under con.
sideration, but have yet made no report upon il
TO the General Board. Due notice shall be given a.
soon az that body pass decisive resolution in rela
ton 90 it,
The list Of Paintings already purchased for dis
tribution, numbering already over one hundred, i'm
cludes the following, 10 which additions are nov
being made every week:
The Venetian Bride, by Louis Lang; Swiss
Scenery by ID. Huntingdon 'Jephthah's Daugh-
ter by w C. Sanders; Coast Scene, near New
port, X. L. by ID. Huntington; Leisure Hours by
AAen Smith, jr.; The Shepherd Boy, by Ed. Raab;
"A Peep at the Catkill Mountain House. 'susque-
hanna scenery from Recollection, by 7. Doughty;
Cattle by +. II. Hincklcy; View in Berkshire
Co, Mas Clearing of after September Storm,
by Geo. lnness; View on the French BROAD River
by T. A. Richards; View in Pittsford, VI, by r. f.
Church; View Of Great harrington, Berkshire Co.
Mass-Mount Washington in the Distinctly
Evening Sunlight by A. II. Wenzler; Looking
Seward by n. G.. Hall; 'Othello relating the
Story Of he LIFE Expectation by G. A. Baker
I'll blas ana the ArcnDlrhOps Dy r. w tdu1Onds
Scene on the Junsta,' by T. w whitridge; Group
Of Peasant Children BY r. Zshner; The Inter,
oepted Le..er,' by J. b. Flsgg; Fruit Piece, by
;. ROesen; Diamond Cove at Sunset, Portland
Me, by Chas. r. Beckett The Sailor Boy" pc
uarch's Laura by 5. s. Osgood; Duck Shootcrs
by w. Ranneyj Landscape Composition by r
Burford Winter on the Passsic;' Early Autumn
Study from Nature by ID. w. G. BOutclle; Mid
dleicld Falls, Ct.;' 'Recollections Of Kauterskil
Glove by ". W. Hubbard; Jack the Giant X iller
by Alex. Rutherford; View near Rockland Land
ing by James n. Csderty; "Now or Never by
+ H. Mattcson; Above the Clouds at Sunrise by
, y. r. Church; The Apple Of Discord,' by n. p
Cray The Wages Of War by w. p. Gray; Anne
rican Winter Scene by Regis Gignoux; The Cat
skill Mountains, from below Hudson by r. G. l.
Leonori Landscape-Pic-N Nc Party; Roman
Ruins With figures, by y VI. McConkey; Roman
Girl Bathing by l.. Terry; Luther's Vows; 'Th,
Last Moments Of Lutber;' 'Bunyan's Vision Of tn,
. Cross by Edwin White; 'Schroon Lake, 'Soli
tude, by :. v. Clifford; Landscape, with Cattle.
by r. ~ Hinckley; Coast Scenery Fishing Boats
> etc., by Jas. Hamilton; The Woods Of Graeffen
berg by j. y. Runge; Distant View Of Albany
by VIM. Hart; Scene the Helderburg Noun
tain by William Hart; Burnt Out by Chss. y
Blauyelt View on the Valley Of the Little Beaver