The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19
The Fine Arts
THE BELMONT COLLECTION.

We have stated that this collection IS ono OF rnnsuai
merit and is but right that should justify this OPT
mon by more specific description Of than we we're en-
aoled to give in first notice. will be found, before
have done, that have degree exaggerated lts
character and value We proceed in tho order Of the
catalogue
No I. "The Arab and his Horse" Alfred Do Dreux.-
painting in the school Of Vernet The head OF the ami
mai ia quite study, and presents what phrenosogists
would consider physical evidence Of the superior agacy
claimed for the horse Of the desert.
g. ''rhe Hunt by the same ar,ist--This small picture
is Of the most spirited the gallery 1t is exquistey
drawn, and conveys all the animation and fire of the
chase.
s. '.Laidscape.o Theodore Rousseau.-This poysoge
in the Landes (Trance) conveys effect pc
cuiar TO fat marshy countries at tho close Of
day, and which strikes one mdescribabiy drea
ry and de,olate. Tho feeling excited in the specta
tor proG of the with which the artist has
ceeded In transferring the effect TO his canvass.
8. "The Bby's Bath" Berange.-A delicious little
tableau de genh, full Of sentiment and grace
TO- 1.-THE Eersune Teller" Leopold Robert.-ltaian in
subject and style Like most of this artists pictures il
pleaes by the richness and purity Of its tone and its soft
dreamy character.
H. early Morning the French Coast" Troyon--A
painting of wonderful truthulness The morning haze is
rendered with fidelity equal To the effects of Cayp We
like this picture better than any the other pieces by the
same artist this gallery in the French collection
16 - The Iady's Toilet" Trayer.--A beautiful little
picture painted evidently without effort but happy both
in the abandon of the idea aud of its execution.
49, "The Curate." Meissonier-Thls picture is not
equal in merit to the "Chess Players" by the hand
in the French collection. II is nevertheless good speci
men Of the style OF this inmitable artist.
& EarIv Catherine for tho Yunt Roea
BonheurThs is of the finest pictures in the collec-
ton and superior even the Horse Far by the same
artist now exhibiting at Williams & Stevens Putting
aside the merit of the animals which will be dis
posed TO contest the landscape itself is admirable for
purely natural and striking effects. Mademolsec Rosa
is mind not only great animal painter, but one Of
The best delineatGs Of landscape living.
"Cafe and Billiard Room" Chavet.-Ths is ex.
traornay little picture presenting on surfa,e OF about
twenty square inches the moving incidents Of crowded
cafe estana the Paris Boueyards, with its hustle
it's animation, its picturesque groups anil its curious
variety of costume Like the pictures or Meissoner it is
marvelouslv accurate in the mnutest detas-even 10
the shades of expression on the human counenance.
25. :" The Good Sister" Merle-A picture full Of
sweet sentiment broadly and naturally painted. and
without touch Of the aoctaton which but too often dis
figures the treatment of subjects of this character 10y
aFtlktS Ol tle HlbucfH sLlSuf'
20. The Surprise" X. Flcuy.--Tbis arts, has a
great reputation eoorist ana the work before US is
we presume considered successful specimen of his
style All that can be said Of II is that it s rich in tone
The flesh tints are, however too strong to please ps
%. ''Christus Protector" Paul Dclarockc-This small
cabinet specimen Of the great French master viii disap
point NEST people II is little better than sketch, hut
stiii not unworthy OF his genius.
81 Colonel I1morcdrc of the Guards leading the
saut Constantine Horace Vcrnct,--fhs picture
though merely cabinet one vs. gOOt Snecn1sn ~ tns
artist later style II gives correct idea Of the wonder
ful spirit and accuracy with which he renders all the 'uc
dents of a combat well the nerce and varied emo
tons which agitite the soldiers breast AZ most of h
battle pieces, the principal figure is faithful likeness
80 "Alpne Scene, near Meysingcn." A. Calame.--W
have never the effects of mountain atmosphere an
scenery better rendered than in thus charming landscape
30 "Wnter'--A pasteile. Brochart.-There fou
exquisite pastecs by this artist in the collection .wnter
pleascs the most from tho skin with which il
and the astonishing effect Of the satin tissues as brought
out by chalk.
IL the Duke OF Alya swearing Vargas into Office as
President Of the Tribunal Of Blood Gaait Of Brussels
This is the best historical picture the collection The
faces are complete studies in themselves and tell the cha
rscters Of the chief actors in the plainly Il
their thoughts laid bare TO the spectator In rich
of eoIor,ng and gener treatment resembles some
OF the earlier pictures of the Italian school
~. Margaret leaving Church from Goetbes Faust y
H. leys Of work fully ustles the fame %
qured by this young artist and the pride taken By bis
countrymcn in his merits Had Goethe been still alive
he would have been transported with ecstacy nj the quaint
ndeiy with which his creations have been rendered in
as noble picture. IL was NJ Ieys, II will be remember
cd who received such splendid ovation from his fellow
townsmcn Of Antwerp on the occasion Of his bearing away
the gold medal at the Paris exhibition, couple u years
since.
43 "Narino Falicro exasperatcd at the verdict against
steno, and denounclng The senate DE heyser-ihe
heads this painting extremely fine but there too
great prodgaly Of color in the general treatment Of tho
picture, lacks The simplicity and elevation which should
characterize the treatment Of such a subject
10. "Cow aud Sheep" verbocckhoven. of the
finest cattle pieces IN the collection.
81. "Paying Toll" A. ItleBs.-A painting descriptive
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obliged TO pay toll 30 their beaux IN crossing the small
bridges with which the country abounds The scene IS
charmnHiy delneaied, and some effects of light in
troduccd which hcghten the picturesque beauty Of the
scene.
So. Landscape with sheep" 0mmeganck.--rhis es.
tecmed artists works very rare, and ar. Belmont
may consider himself fortunate in having secured good
n specimen OF bis style.
rs "Interiorp " Ieys aud De Nc,er--we do not alto
gcther like tho rcatmcn, this picture The principal
figure, however the lady, IA charmFlv painted and
comedies the spectator 10 the defects elsewhere obscrvabc
In II.
81 "The Old Topers" ne r,roac.eleer - pleasing pie
like most Of this artist works lie has the ianlt
however, Of reproducing the same type Of features IN all
his groups. When sou have the faces of picture
you have those or all And yet thcre u variety
enough the hanan Dpan,suance for clever srst like
Mr.. DC Broackelecr % multiply from.
to. William Of Orange, after the attempt against
his life at Brussels tended by his wife" N Piencmann
Of the HaFueAn ambitious picture unssiifuy treated
6s "ChriS on the Lake Of Gallee." LOUIS Mcyer-So
living artist could have done greater justice TO this subject
than Mr. Meyer has IN this painting His picture Is grand
y treated and mpresseS the spectator with Just The fcei
ngs which such theme should inspire "The Sunset on
the Mediterranean and Moonlight the North SEA-
BY the same artist, are evidences that hs genius is
equal TO the dencation Of the most opposite natural
effects but especially in scenes in which the
plays tho principal part.
T3 and ~ "winter Scenes in Holland" Schelrhont-
These two paintings amongst tho best o this school
that have seen Nothing can be more admirable than
tho effects of atmosphere produced in them.
70. "Dutch landscape with Canal Nuyen.--A good
contrast 10 the two pictures just dcs rbed The
treatment aud handling are however superior TO those Of
the others.
20 and so. "Gong to Church at Markeh eUi "An Int.
ror." Ten Kate, Amsterdam.-no,h these paintings
agreeable specimens of this artists style
So. storm on the Coast OF Capri" Achcnbach-This
picture and the Evening Scene tho Coast Of BaBken
berg by the artist works OF very great merit
u il curious how strongly the German mind mprsscs IA
stamp even upon its paintings. These works Of Mr..
Achenbach could not FOR moment be mistaken for the
productions OF any other school.
50 "Jungfrsu /" from fneracken Gnde Of Dusselfdorf
There are effects Of light and shade in this picture
which worth studying. The work is exceedingly
fine one
% Baron Munchausen Relating hls Adventures. 4"
Professor Geyer, OF AugsburgA noble composition full
cf fire and humor and considering German authorship