Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-18

The great Bard of Avon, who appears to have
possessed an intuitive knowledge Of human nature,
declares that the who has not music 10 his soul
and is not moved By the harmony Of sweet sounds.
is htfOr number Of evil things. We sre some
what Of the opinion that the declaration might apply
with equal justice to the unfortunate wight who is
not moved by beautiful picture. We believe,
however, we have yet see the man or woman who
owns indifference to either. The fact il, almost
any sort Of music or a charcoal sketch OF the
most primitive nature, will arrest attention; and,
where the taste is uncultivated, even excite admi-
ration. The love Of music aud the beautiful in ma
ture and art, Is universal. II i'm planted 10 the
human breast for the wisest and best Of purposes
Ills neyer-fang source Of pleasure, enjoyed alike
by the peasant and the lord, the poor and the rich
differ though they may widely in their ideas as to
what constitut true music aud true beauty.
Probably there is nothing about which there are
greater varieties of opinion than printing This is
owing principally to the advantages or disadvanta-
ges n the formation Of correct standard of judg
ment. critical taste is the result only Of cultiva-
ton. The one sees OF The works of artists of
established repute, the better be is qualified, by
comparison aud higher appreciation to speak Of
their merits. Those Of our citizens who have en-
joyed these advantages will fad 1t pleasant aud
profitable to visit the stuiio of Mr.. BLACK, whose
sojOarn in our city, though brief, has made him a
host OF warm admirers. He has introduced amongst
US department of the 6ne arts, little appreciated,
yet almost icvalu ible-c JOred CrIyons or Pastels
A belief has been entertIned tn paintings of
this kind are not durable that they soon fade, This
is a mitike They will endure, properly framed,
almost as long oil paintings. There 10 this
country pastels painted more than hundred years
ago, fresh aud beautiful as the day they passed
from under the touch Of the artist. Pictures more
beautiful cannot be made. As an artist, Mr.. BLACK
deserves eminent position. His portrsits are all
striking lkenesses, and the painting whether re-
CARDS harmonious binding Of coors, the proper dis
position of light aud shade, beauty and sofness of
finish, life spirit, aud grace is admirable. Indeed,
in every respect his portraits challenge the appro-
baton Of every person of good taste and dscrmina-
ton. He is fortunate, too, IN being free from man
nerism every picture is Distinct creation, invest
ed with peculiar charms. In this the great veIsa-
tiIity Of bis genius is displayed. Having proper
appreciation of the mission of his beautiful art, he
scorns 10 render il mere mechanical contrivance
to copy the subject before him. We sometimes
think when contemplating bis pictures that he must
be possessed OF a considerable portion Of the divine
Caat~s Of poetry-we are sure, IL he does not write
true poetry, its glowing sentiments inspire his pen-
Gil aud breathe in all It's traces 1t gives pleas
ure TO pay him this tribute, for with all his other
good qualities, be has the sterling attributes of gen.
uine modesy In conclusion we will express the
hope that any of our citizens who may wish to Sc
portrait wort of preservation, will not fail
10 get one painted by hin