The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-20
EFrom the New York Literary World !
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this summer, has postponed his visit until autumn,
He-has been somewhat interrupted in his ptirsuits
by the political difficulties which fora wear or two
past have disturbed the community Of Dusseldorf /
He has just finished bis picture of the 6 Atainder
Of StrGBord' for the Art Union, which is now on /
its way to this country.
Chapman is still in Paris, from which city he /
has already sent hither several excellent copesol
well-known masterpieces ofthe Dutch School.
/ The troubles in Italy have driven many Ameri. /
can artists from their residences in that country
It Is believed, however, that Brown the landscape
painter, and Terry, still remain in Rome or It's /
| vicinity, although nothing has been heard from
them Of late.
Hicks is in Paris, having lately recovered from
an attack of Cholera. i Is expected that he will
/ shortly return home. He has been for some time
past engaged in copying pictures Of the old masters
NO originals have been received from him for more
1 than year past.
| McConkey of Cincinnati, arrived at Paris about
two months ago, and was preparing to start with
corps Of artists to make series of sketches Of Swiss
scenery, with view Of painting Panorama of
| Switzerland.
Whitndge, another Cincinnati artist, has arrived
| in London on his way to the continent but the
troubles in Italy will probably postpone his visit
there for some time.
/ T. II. Smith was quietly pursuing his studies in
| Paris at the last accounts. His FIRST picture " Co
| luHbus explaining lis Plans, which has been re-
ceived here, shows considerable improvement. Il
/ Union Gallery
C.P. Cranch, with his family, sailed from Havre
| for America about the 10th Of June. He has com
peted number Of pictures, but few of which have
/ been seen by the public.
Cropsey was to have sailed in the steamer Eu-
ropa. on the 18th ult. from Liverpool, in company
with his wife. Previous to leaving, he visited Wales
for the purpose Of making sketches Of some Of the
picturesque scenery of that country Judging from
the large number ofpicturesh he has sent home, and
the quantities Of elaborate sketches with which it is
said his portfolio is stocked he will al any rie main
tain the reputation Of being of the most indus
trious of American artists. Some Of the late works
received from him, particularly 6 DOune CaStle'''
are very clever productions
As to our artists who have not gone abroad, most
ofthem have left the city, and are now working or
recreating in the country.
Dnrand has retired to his new rural residence at
Cornwall, which, by the way, we regret TO hear is
to be hereafter his permanent home.
/ Huntington has gone toNewpOrt, R. L. whittier
he has taken his palette and easel. This spot which
was the birthplace Of Stuart and malbOne, and the
favorite resort of Alston seems 10 be an approprats
retreat for the followers Of Art We trust that many
spirited portraits of the coast scenery Of that region
as well of the fair spirits who haunt It an
the summer time, may be the result of this visit,
Gray is passing the summer in Manchester, Conn.,
i Brown, the sculptor, is in Vermont. The bust
Of Mr. GoOdhue is being transferred to marble, and
/ is considered to be excellent likeness, and an
admirable work of art. The executors Of Mr.
Burd have not yet made decision In respect to
i the monument directed by the will of that gentle
/ man, and for which a model has been submitted
| by Mr.. Brown, as mentioned in a previous nUmbef
Of the Bulletin. Mr. Crawford is to furnish a de-
4 signs and Others are expected from Powers and
Greenonghs 50 fhat the selection will be delayed
| until the autumn.
Page has injured his health by too close applca-
ton, and Is now recruiting on Staten Island. He
has lately completed head Of Wright, the medal
list which may be considered equal in truthfulness
to any thing yet produced by him. both in color and
drawing -
Doughty has taken up his residence with his
family at Huntington South, L, /
Lang, who returned from Europe about two
months since, has taken apartments in conjunction
with Rossiter in the Lyceum Building He is about
completing large painting which viii shortly be
exhibited to the public.
/ Church is again rambling among his favorite
haunts in the hills of Vermont studying the noun
tain scenery and atmospheric effects in which he
so much delights.
White has retired to- South Hadey, Mass, his
incessant application having made some relaxation
necessary. He has some works of historical
character in hand, which will probably maintain
the reputation he has acquired.
Peele remains in seclusion at Clifton Park. His
time has been devoted for many months TO an allie
gofical picture which has been at the Art Union
many admirable qualities.
Matteson is rusticating in the valleys of Che
mango county, at Sherburne, where he is princi-
paly engaged at presentin making designs for book
illustrations.
Kensett, and his old companion Casilear, are
sketching among the rocks and falling waters of
Greene county, in this States and the wild scenery
of that neighbOrhOod.
Il Stearns is now at Guilford, Conn.,, where he is
working on his picture of the Marriage of Wash
ington, which has already engaged his attention
for several months past.
BOutelle resides at Basking Bridge, Nj, where
he Is sketching from nature. He is at present en-
gagged upon several large works for which he has
received orders from two liberal patrons Of art in
this city.
Ranney is living at Weehawken He has had
IN hand for several months past, composition
called =" The Encampment of Boone" taken from
the life>of that distinguished pioneer.
Clifford and Richards are travelling in the North
ern part of this State, gathering material tor the
winter campaign. 81 W s.,
We.learn that the Philadelphia Art-Unioh have
determined 10 engrave Huntington's (" Merey's
Dream" for the subscribers of the current year 10
the mixed style, by Richie. This painting belongs
to Miss Carey, Of Philadelphia and will be remem.
ed hymost of our readers.
The Allston outlines viii probably be ready fol
delivery IN the autumn, The engravings are nearly
all completed.
Rothermel's picture Of q The Judgment Scene il
the Merchantof Venice" has been received here
and may now be seen in the Art Union Gallery.
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VALUE OF PROPERTY IN MINEsoTA.--Th as
sessment took place during the month of June, JUS
passed. The amount in round numbers is S4OO, 600
CHOLERA AMONG THE INDIANs.--A letter from
Independence, dated August 8, and published in q
St. Louis paper, says &C Angus Boags arrived
yesterday from Santa F6 Tom Slaughter, Bear
, Wheatley, and others, are behind with the train
, He left them about three hundred miles out. The
cholera had broken out among the Indians, en-
camped on the Arkansas when they came along
and had killed 300 Of them. The balance had dis
: persed-the Camanches for Texas, and the other
in different directions"
; AFFECTING. SUIcIDE.-Mr. H. H, Hildreth,
clerk in the employ of the Northern Railroad Com
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