New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-31


kields New-York. Charles Senbaes.
We seldom meet with q more truly use
full book Of travels than this unpretendng volume.
Mr.. Clarke visited Europe in the spring OF 1879,
as delegate to the Peace Convention at Fans
both his time and means were bmited-he could
examine but small portion of the objects oil Gu
riosity and interest, which press upon the atten-
ton of the trayeler-and hence obliged TO make
a selection according to his own tastes, his Jour
nal is singularly free from hackneyed topics OF OBJ
seration, and bears unmistakable stamp OF
individuality. Much of the old ground, il is true,
he traversed; but he always sees for himself;
copies neither impressions nor descriptions; and
tells his own story in his own language, the tones
of which you can almost hear ringing from the
silent pages in their opcn-hearted frankness and
honesty. file has certainly done well to publish
his book although he long debated with himself.
as he tells Us, about the propriety OF its seeing
the light. 1t derives charm from It's simplicity
and sincerity. II reads like the household talk OF
all intelligent and accomplished man, whose con-
,ersa,ion is prompted by genuine social impulses.
without the slightest desire of making a show
We recommend those who embark tor a European
voyage for the first time, to put copy OF this little
book in their pocket, and We are sure they will
thank MS for the advice on their return.
We have pleasant bit of his experience in the
second chapter, soon after his arrival in England,
while in the old city OF Chester:
The first thing in the morning., in looking from
the chamber window, WAS the old cathedral tower,
which looked very picturesque In the set misty air.
took letters 10 the pos, office, bat iOund that there
mail going to Liverpool in time ioI the steamer.
But, as tram OF cars was just starring jumped int
a cab and 10 the station, and selected
spectacle loo king old gentleman, IN gold spectscles,
and said Are You going to Liverpool, sirf He ans
wered, Yes Do you g. near the postohce ciore
by Wi you then be 80 kind 10 take these letters
and drop them in | With them to 20 BY tedsys
,esmer. to Americas aud they too late for the mail
Certainly, cir ssd he. they shall be put In AS care
fully you tne yourself tie then pulled out
bis cad, and hsuded it IA me which written
his name. That is my name add Liverpool, and you
have my address. | sm well known there air. Not
satisfied with this guarantee, he called another old gen
temsu, in tights, who passing and said, Ths sir.
IL an American gentleman, who has given let
tiers To- put in the Liverpool post Office you shall DO hs
witness that have taken charge OF them told hi'n
II wac not niece ssary for that had trusted his looks
ard departed need add that the letters arrived
safely.
The following remarks on the best mode of ex-
aiming works OF art are well worth bearing ia
mind
Iwrite not for conuosseurs therefore, but for those
ignorant myself. and inexperienced Nc myself, and
who nevertheless with to something o! that cle-
which makes the great arts, tn, beneiactor, not
OF critics but of his who wish to make the beet
use OF such opportunities as they may have TO study
such works and TOR them would give the following
rules
Fir,t Have faith. Believe that what the testimony
Of mankind, through many centuries declares ~ Do
great Is really great, though you cannot at bro Dis
cover Its grandeur or beauty. Humility. moteety.
faith hope and love essential IN the study OF art
az in the study OF nature or revelation. That whied
plea es edsfely Is not apt "a give deep perma
ne MT satisfaction But that beauty which slowly dswns
upon the mind like that truth which seems ut nrss
or unnatural Is otenes that which ms us
out OF ourselves into higher world than We before
knew 50
Secondly Do not try to many things, but to see
few things well If you carry away distinct idea,
! living impression OF few great painting you nave
reason to be both satisfied and grateful More than this
you can hardly hope ~ do; anu 1t you attempt morc
YOU will carry away nothing but names, aud super
| fetal know edge OF mere particulars.
Thirdly One gains much insight into the peculiar
genius the great artists by comparing their styles %
sther O. shown y similar w, works; f9p thus e se"s.
see how siLul to his z. Mus each IL, how the
sane node of treatment recurs continually and you
feel RS you had been admitted to an intimacy with
the artist when In the ve.y act OF creation.
Tian they Say, only be seen Ia Venice, yet am
thankful for what saw OF his pictures Ia these British
Galleries, and la the Louvre. We hear OF him ~ the
great ColOIist We hear less often of the dramatic
faculty which fills bis Nth the most activs life
OF the d, ep feeling OF nature, which pcrvades With
dream en-. s.cy rect s5es Of his groves aud pro-
duces atmospheric onis - suea lsnfer beauty What
fresh life from the early world ia In the atutu 81 tae
boy Aionis starring from hs couch at break of day,
holding his spear Ia one hand and grsspng his dogs
neck With the other Or, N the animsted icchns,
leaping from his chariot at he siht Of Aiadne all fs
and motion. What gentle wonanly beauty in his
'NymI bs around Diana !; or la his Venus rising from
the Sea- pressing the water from her long iocks Or the
Venus turning suddenly around 10 detan her boy lover
from the chase. And what halo Of u ght surrounds
bis sleeping figures the ubts OF the hesh cooled
by the green reflection from hanging trees and all
melted In he SWIMMING light from sky water. In
these pictures Of IiiaD everything Is In motion.
about TO move His seepers just about b. wake ;
those who stand just about 10 60 those who sit Just
rising
GUIDO. again, how different Is he There are two
fine paintings OF his ia the inner Of the National
Gallery and one In Dulwich Museum, the finest Of all
there. HIS paintings which please every one, and
please once and yet they continue 10 please always
though possibly not much as those flowing from q
deeler nature. Their beauty sunny, like that OF How
err The figures Of Guido have the charm Of rsdance
full ol e vital Throughout and tall Of ths consciousness
Of lite they shine forth toward you, and do not like
Muno, draw you toward themselves by sefsbsorbed,
psssiuBate ta Bestness. rember Of Gudos pictures,
especially a youthful David and Herodim Ia the
Brtish Institution; the David In quick movement the
Herodas light beaming and grsc ,ful bon full of hap.
pincss Of such happiness "a nature gives D. youth.
And again. youthful st. Jon the Baptist st Dalwich.
Not The stem Baptist OF the New Testament lie hs
Guidos John with tar Outstretched, youthful arm not
emaciate with fasting but rounded like that Of Anti
nous Tangled locks hang around his face, inclosing
his gentle eyes In their shadow.
How Ike yet how very different are the paintings
Murilo They have that beauty OF radiance Their
thong an cling toe deep expressed Bssdes
bis fine pictures ia the National Gallery add Duiwich
Museum | remember Cleopatra In which the coIoriDg
was very wonderful. There was depth VI darkness
around her sefabsoIbed, aud full OF passionate ear
nesiness. She attracts you with mysterious charm
never knew what n fuLleDgth portrst was ull l
saw those in the Brdgewater Gallery and Dial vich M.
scun. by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Gainesborough-
Some OF these female figures, Ike the portrait OF mn
siddops seated or those OF Mrs Sheridan and Mrs.
Moody stan ding 10 the open air. doth ss Dalwch) mad
NOT psrhsps the nobleness Of Vandyse - are so fun
OF grace and nature, in attitude and movement that
,bey seem Tx. bit of real iie seized In happy hour
Tie building which contains the fine collection Of
paintp,s purchased ut great expense By the British
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