The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-18
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MIR. Beinont's COllect1oa-sfr. AspHrvail's
Mursllo The ExhIbAtion on Bratnsn Ast-NSiss
EIosancA'. Statue OF Beatrice Ce.ct-.'he
French COllcGtion, &C., 81.

Muralio The Exhibition Of Brstlsh Ast-cEiss
Hosmca'. Statue OF Beatrice Ce.ct-ghe
French CollcGtion, &C., 81.
Mr.. BELMoar's coLlEcrEos.
The collection Of paintings f"s mel ~ M belmont
late Minister TO the Hague during s dpora residences
abroad and which 70 be exhibited for SHIRT time ri
charitable purposes opened las. night gallery
IN Tenth street for the inspection OF his reaos AID the
press. The colet ,icn . snail hundred
pcturesbut il is q tie choicest brought 70 this
country. II is oIlned entirely the modern eonren
tai schools and comprises specimens OF mos: OF the
French German and Dutch masters. No; opis these
selections the works the best artists BUT they are
amongst the best and most esteemed Of Their works n.
must have been lsyisned their acqus. IN
for nowhere amongst the Flrorean galleries have We
productions characteristics or their rcspcc
tive excellencies Paul Dearoche, Horace sernet,
Robert Flcury MISSIONER Chavet Rosa Bonaeur Charles
Louis Muller Gaeit, Legs, 1oyon, yerla, Leopold 10.
BERT Theodore Rousseau Traycr Louis Meyer De Brack
eleer Shefhout and Omme. anck, hut few Of the
great which contribute to this asseu,biage Of
artistic treasures.
From Mr. Bemon.s long residence at tue Gagae it
expected that his collection would con %. principally
Of selections from the Dutch and FIemal arbco'e We
agreeaby disappointed to find, will be seen ry
the above list that his predictions seen rather in
favor Of the French and German schools winch must
always have our preference. They exhibit eleva.
ton, more cathoicty Of srr-if we may tho term
and less conventcnaly than either Of the others
rested feel in the progress OF art in this country
cannot but rejoice in the acquisition by Of Of such
high character those which constitute the por-
ton Of Mr.. Belmont's collection.
In view Of the efforts by our leading citizens to
form collections that may he deemed worthy 10 vie with
the private galleries abroad indulge hopeful autici
tlof tIta ,c han
taken to endow principal cities with similar collections
form nurseries and schools for the promotion Of
art If tendency TO indulge in foreign luxuries
only to take this direction would be devotng super
abundance Of our wealth to useful and healthy pur
pose. In the meanwhile thankful to such mon
Mr.. Lepnox, Mr.. Belmont ana Mr. Aspnwal for placing
within reach Of artists the opportunities, which, but
Cor their taste and be, Atty would be denied them.
MR.. W. II. AsPINwALL's COLLECTION.
Mr. Aspnwa is building two spacious galleries a. the
of LIS house Tenth street. of which to be
devoted 10 his collection OF ancient and the other his
collie ction of modern paintings Mr.. Aspinwall 5 Of
most experienced and discriminating esseurs,
and has for many years past been engaged in assembling
the contents of these two collections During lis visits
to Europe he has succeeded in picking up specimens of
the most esteemed masters ancient well modern OF
the different schools The Murllo whose arrival We re-
Gently noticed, is said to be superb work, and its
tbentcity is undoubted having been purchased from tho
collection Of the King Of Holland The subecs tho i'm
maculae Conception probablya reproduction asmac-
scale of the magnificent painting purchased by tho French
government from Marshal Sout and for which the
nous price 6 $125 900 paid. 1t is still iy!-s It's
case at Mr.. Aspnwalls residence and only scr "a
vored friends will have opportunity of seeing / until
the spring, when Mr.. Aspinwai, on the completion OF
his galleries. WILL is said, open them to the pablo in
spcction for u few weeks.
THE EXHIBITION OF BRITISH ART
This exhibition which has been closed since the Sth in
stan order afford the necessary facilities for the
rangement Of Mr. Bclmonts collection again thrown
open last night for the inspection OF the visitors invited to
the private view OF that gentemsns pictures. To-day
will again be open to the general public as distinct coll
lection, and with separate charge for admission
These who have had opportunity of inspecting the
English collection must have been highly gratied with
It's character. In oil landscapes and water colors, in
which the English principally excel it IL rich in specimen
works OF the best known to BY reputation One
the pleasing pictures In this collection is curious
cay, the which to have least attracted the
attention OF the critics We alude to tina, charming pic
ture sThe woodward BY anthony to, exquisite hand.
ling ruthfulness OF detail, fine atmospheric Effects
the successful infusion of sentiment into homely subject,
is not be exccled. is quite relief to turn to
from the pre- -Raphaee monstrosltcs which dishgure
like excrescences this collection Cor whether In the exag-
rera,on of natural effects in the of symbols as
medium Of art expression, We look upon all limitations
that school as detestable.
The historical pictures OF the English Gallery do not add
much TO It's attractions in eyes. The only specimen
by Macse Ia poor one and the remainder are inferior
in sp,rit and execution mny that could name b.
our own artists Still, viewing the collection a. whole,
II NAV be regarded rich In all the more valuable fea
lures OF English art whilst even It's vices and It's manner
sms will serve useful lessons to the ambitious
as,ira4s amongst own painters who manifest dis
pos,on to abandon natural and for the groesque
creations of n vialcd taste.
Miss Hosmcrs hne statue Of Beatrice Cenci Is still IN
this gallery. II Is work of unqucstionahle merit,
although dsapponts somewhat the expectations formed
Of IL from previous description Is bold and effective In
It's treatment carefully executed, and exhibits nnmis-
akcabe evidences of genius. There is something how
ever forced and artificial in the position which mars the
spirit OF the conception and which, with slight aliera
ton might have been avoided III all other respects the
work reflects the highest credit this talented LADY, who
promises to add another leaf 10 the aureis which the
genius of Crawford aud Powers have conferred upon
American art.
THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH ART.
The exhibon Of paintings by modern French artists Is
attracting increased attention There are two circum-
stances TO be regretted connection with this experiment,
which We hope will no, be allowed TO initiate against It's
repetition In the first place. tho collection, though most
interesting Que far from being adequate representa-
ton Of the works Of the modern French school Modern
II undoubtedly in the narrowest acceptaon OF the term,
for gu, OF the large number Of artists who exhibit there
arc not twenty who have reputation OF more than hau
dozen years standing With the exception OF enc or two
specimens by Schecr Horace yernet sabcy, Meissoncr
chavct Troyon and Rosa Bonheur, find none Of the
works Of the really srea, artists whe have given to tho
modern French school lis deseryedy high reputation
still we must he thankful for the advantages which this
collection limited is, will have conferred upon us
The works exhibited, though mostly Of recent date,
betray something of the inspiration, II they do not
exhibit all tie evidences Of the genius Of these masters
A large proportion Of tho pictures are by pupils OF
Ernu and nthcr Artsts