The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-03
MIR. Vanderlyn.
Communicated.

mr. Vauoeriyh'
This veteran arts, recently arrived IN Wasnlngon,
and has been favored with room in the Iapo' "heie
he is prepared to exercise his profession.
Though Mr. Vanderlyn has acquired high ana non
orable distinction portrait painter, yet nus enviaDe
fame as an arts, was won by his Marius Aradne. the
Palace aud Gardens Of Versailles, (Which many years
Columbus. (now IN the Rotundo) and his Washington,
which adorns the hal of the House OF Reprsseniayes
His Marius exhibited in Paris. where the highest
procured for him the present OF Napoleon golden medal
His Asiadne the subject of universal commentator
The Palace and Gardens OF Versailles called forth the FOL
lowing compliment from the classic pen OF the late Ma
thariel H. Carter sour countryman. Vanderlyn, has
given lis 80 representation of this palace and
its gardens. that. had been brought to it bndfoded
should have known ut once where was. Mr. Carter
had previously seen this picture in Washington.
Connected with Mr. VS. visit to this city is an enter
prise which he has in view, and that is emlnenty
deserving the favor and patronage Of our citizens.
Besides The above works, (the production OF his own
penc he is the proprietor OF several large panoramic
paintings of which number is the lake and surrounding
sublime scenery of Geneva in Switzerland The paint
ing, the work of Burford, eminent English artist.
when exhibited in London, elected universal appreciation
for its truth of execution and beauty OF finish II con-
tans about 1000 feet of and will fill circumfer
ence Of about ITO feet OF the various works of the pen
Gil, none are more generally attractive than panoramic
paintings 1t requires cultivated taste, initiation in
the arts be pleased with the natural appearance and
struck with the magic effect Of panoramic picture The
Ne
interesting give perfect idea well
cuted panoramas The information is wildly and agree
ably communicated The comprehensive intellect Of Ma
poeon was so deeply impressed with the Elusive eec, Of
such paintings. that he designed TO have favored the
erection of several buildings for their exhibition.
Mr. Vanderyn proposes if encouraged by citizens,
to bring to Washington the above mentioned paintings
well others of decided merit and it is to be
hoped that the opportunity of becoming possessed Of such
treasure of will not be neglected 1t will be
sary to cree, building OF peculiar form and dimensions
considerable expense, and the rotundofor such it will
be-canot be converted to any other purpose that
when the exhibition is terminated the building cannot be
sold 10 the owner for its cost 1t the wish
OF MIR. VITO keep his pictures here for several years.
persuaded that their attractions will he duly appreciated
If permitted to place edihce suitable for studio
and exhihton-room some OF the public grounds
on the avenue. ornament would be added TO
cant space. where citizens and strangers might repair
to enjoy intellectual treat in the contemplation of the
higher efforts Of genius. This inconsderabe privilege,
if granted would infict injury individual, and be
no detrment to the public property 1t would be but
OF acknowledged eminence in his profession.
Mr.. V q reputation is sure guaranty that none but
works of taste and merit would be exhibited Our c
need not be reminded that moral and intellectual re-
hnement constitutes the true excellence of all societies.
and the most eectual instrument for its promotion is
Jealous cultivation of the fine arts w.