The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-12
New Discoveries In the Arts.

We have given from time to time articles on the fine,
arts and the progress that has been made in the par
cular branch which bears the name of NJ. Daguerre.
When he made known his very important discovery it
supposed that it could not be improved upon But
recent discoveries demonstrate that is
but the infancy of the art Our free galleries in Broad
way-more particularly those of Mr.. Bradyhave lately
been adorned with the most beautiful pictures which,
has been given the distinctive Of photograph It
is in reference to the late efforts Of Mr. Brady this
speciality that would speak at this time His repu
tation daguerrean artist has always been SANG
reproche.
The photograph, while produced by the agencies
employed in daguerreotyping, differs from that process
in these PARTICULARS The picture is produced upon pa
per, similar to engraving is not reversed; any re-
quired number may be produced from single sitting;
they may be made Of the full size of life and are sus
cepbIe Of receiving any variety of finish The favorit
methods, however, the application of oil and water
coors The photograph acting substitute for the la
borious and elaborate drawing of the pencil To persons
having in their possession daguereotypes of deceased
friends it appears the only reliable method reproduc
ing perfect portra its.
We life sizes made from a single sitting,
which seemed to embody the rarest exceences of por
traure. The cabinet portraits in water color he fave
orite finish for that size) have surpassed
by original drawings. Mr. Brady has been fortunate
securing the services Of OF the eminent artists
in the country in these departments.
There is something in the rapid and certain operation
of photography which peculiarly adapts it othe necess
ties Of our times Men of business "a class constituting
the greater part Of The community can usually find n,
me to devote to the frvoty of prolonged sittings to
artists. Merchants from the West, families from the
South, tIansieny resident here find the photograph a.
acile and perfect substitute for the ordinay portrait
and as its production involves expenditure Of time It.
Is held in general and deserved esteem.
The latest novelty in the picture line is the in
Simultaneous production of kenesses upon glass; They
are similar to the dagaereotype but refined perfect
ed TO the last degree Mr. Brady with Characteristic
enterprise the first to introduce this branch and
his gallery is still the only establishment in this city at
which they attanabe.
We glad to record instances of entorprise in any
branch OF effort emnenty deserving such distinction
as the Photographic and daguerreotypc arts. We be-
which they have rendered universal they are exer
csing an influence upon the higher aesthetic revela-
tions Of the intellect the less considerable ami
controlling, because, a rule, unrecognized In
their simple and truth they teach the artist
lesson not learned in the midst of the aluent mag-
nfcence of the Louvre the classic seclusion of
the Vatican We beeve-and not alone in this seut
mep'that Mr.. Brady has sought during fifteen years
experience TO render his art and auxiliary
the pencil and that fully than any other in This
country, he has succeeded What the photograph may
become under the influence Of his energy sn It il
impossible to predict The indications aor ed by its
present position however suggest the most na,erine
probabilities for it's future.