The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-21

EXHIBITION or PAINTINGS NJ THE NATIONAL AGA
DENY or DESIGN


ings by this Academy, is now before the public, at
66s broadway The paintings comprise landscapes
portraits, (by far the largest numbor,) and feN
marine and historical sketches There is fair dis
play of talent, Ind we were pleased with the cxhib
ton. At the time we visited it there were but few
persons present. mostly ladies, but We hopo it will
receive that patronage which it merits. We per-
ceivo that many of tho pictures arc for sale. and
that others in the possession Of private ndivi-
duals.
| We notice some Of the most prominent produce
| tions:-
45. The Spirit of War; by J. f. Cropsey The
design and picturesque Of this painting is good but
the sky, and part Of the foliage, has not boon well
| managed.
So The Spirit Of Peace; by J. +. Cropsey. Tho
design is equal to the foregoing, and tho coloring is
chaste, and the effect warm and classical.
81. Portrait of the late j. G.. Calhoun; by Do
| Block A capital likeness.
10. Portrait; by I z. Rossiter Does the artist
great credit.
IL. MONDAY in Summer; by Jerome Thompson.
The artist has managed his coloring admirably.
The misty effects of tho suns rays the surround
ing objects is skilfuy done. The figures in tho fore
ground well executed.
s. Bridge and Brook, Peekskill; by NJ Field Tho
sky is too deeply colored and tho water too glar-
ing.
Is Esmeralda Lamcntng Over Hor Misfortunos /;
| by re. H. May. The artist has happily conceived
and executed the countenance of this portrait. Dis
contented and unassigned lamentation is torcbly
expressed.
%. View Of tho Rhine-The Manse Tower; by j.
Volmerng. tasteful little picture.
20. Tho gaantry of Raleigh; by Il. Leutzo. Well
designed and executed
80. Jacobs Dream by Luther Terry The Same
may also DO said OF this painting.
81. Valley in the Alps, compositions by IL. Null
Ter. This is well arranged landscape, and tho
coorng OF the rocks foliage and sky, natural, and
presents a fine appearance
IS. The Fair Pentent; by Louis Lang. The ar
tstic execution of Lh painting is good; but there
is want Of greater penitential and general express
sion in the face.
rs. Cattle a sketch by A. Van Willies. Well
painted, and has warm rural effect
40. Portrait of Elk Governor Fish; by Thos Hicks
Very credtably painted.
81. Head of Cayuga Lake; by n j. kellogg
beautiful and ohaste landscape.
So. The Mountain Torre:t; by j. f. kensett
Well executed and imposing
n. Portraits of children; by Henry =. Gray
Has a dull and stiff appearance.
Il. Reflection; by j. I'll. Caiierty. Wen painted
but there is little reflection or intelligence in tho
counteGance.
81. Group of Children; by J. B. Stcarns, Life
S. Mount Dcsart; by NJ. Livingstone. highly
picturesque and warm landscape,
50. The Pontc Rotto, Rome; by w. W. Wother-
ston. The Italian sky is well managed and the
general effect is soft.
96 Landscape; by d. W. G.. Bouteo Well
painted, but has stiff and hudded appearance.
50. Castle Rock, Nahant; by &. p. Cranch. A
nice little painting.
100 The Sleigh Ride; by w. Ranncy. This is an
animated and well painted pieco. The countenances
of the occupants of the sleigh, especially the old
driver, is tremendously natural.
101. No title in the catalogue; by Louis Lang.
This is of the best pictures in the exhibition.
1t represents young mother wit h her child. She
is apparently soliciting charity, and her broken
down, starved, depressed, and paid countenance and
al ham Of
ton for tho infant at her bosom, is impressive.
Tho face Of tho child exhibits poevsh sorrow A
cold stone wall appears in the back ground Alto
gether the effect is expressive.
I05. An October Afternoon; by j. F. Cropsey A
capital and striking sketch.
ITO. Duck Shooting; by A. +. Tate. We'll and
effectively painted.
ILL., The Indians Retreat; by G. P. Cranch.
The solemn silence Of the forest of the red man is
expressively conveyed
il3. Landscape by John williamson We should
have liked this picture better, if there had been
greater depth OF back ground, and the coloring
little less ford
ll6 Faith in Cod by G. Fagnnni. This is an
exquisite painting. Tho countenancc is expressive
1l9. Vespers; by J. B. Wandersforde. There is
n good deal of grand solemnity in this painting.
The artist has strained after effect.
800 The Woodcutter's Rcpast by M. j. Heade.
Strikingy and softly executed.
l24 The Fist Attempt by j. G.. Platt. boy
taking rude sketch; Is expressive and well painted.
129 The Death Scene /; figures by Audubon. The
animals well painted but the coloring of the TO
liage is little too high.
l39. Gods Judgment upon Cog; by A. B. Du-
rand. A grand and well painted picture.
IA. The Clearing of the Ha-Ha Bay, Carada; by
II. Muller. A fine painting, with good natural
las. The Wreck; by F. E. Church Serene, So
Tenn, and natural.
150. October in America !; by Regis Gignoax. A
pleasing sketch.
1863. Landscape with Cattle by Miss NJ. P.
Brown. Well designed and painted; quiet and i'm
pressive.
100. A November Day, Going to School; by G..
A. Baker. An interesting little picture; tho modest
countenance of the GIRL and the rude simplicity Of
the boy, are admirably striking.
III. Scene painted from Nature; by Sawyer.
Natural and serene.
LIB. Landscapes by f. Kensett Well painted,
and true to nature.
ia. Head Of Scotch Terrier; by w. j. Hays
Deserves particular notice.
III. Girl with Goats ; by Mrs. H. Dassel. Well
executed and has a fine effect.
1873. just from Town; by j. P Rossiter. Well
drawn, warm, and pleasing.
1874. Doing Nothing; by George H. Jewell. strk-
ing and humorous.
1l9. Summer Hours by George A. Baker. Well
painted, chaste and natural in the coloring.
1856. Windermere Lake, Westmoreand by A.
Richardson. pretty and well executed Landscape.
1919. Up Hill; by Il. Terry. The horses are
gracefully sketched and well painted.
200. Revolutionary Airs /; by John Williamson.
Deserves commentator.
2lS. Interior of the Lutheran Chapel, at Rome;
by Professor Schwartz Grand, magnificent and
dignifed.
PIG. Interior of Trinity Church, New York by
II. Gritten. Well painted.
222. Tomb Of Edward the Confessor, in Westmn-
ster Abbey; by H. Gritten. Very accurate, but not
sufficiently sombre and cold
I76. Portrait Of the Daughter of Edwin Landscer
as an Antwerp Grisettc by Edwin Landscer We
should not have thought that this one of Land
seers productions-t is much inferior to his other
paintings
$50. The Spectator; by +. w. Edmonds. The
artful insinuation Of the gentleman" and the ex-
perenced cunning of the old man and his spouse, are
well depicted.
1879. IL Penseroso; by j. Gilman. sketch
expressive Of great sentiment.
267, A Bust-Night by Randolph Rogers. A
finely executed piece of sculpture
27l and 2s6. Bust Sculptures. Well cut, but the
lntier one Is particunrlY devoid Of eynrcssnn