Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-06
From the london Da;lv News,

connected some
lions of modern art, has been obliged to leave his
studio and give up all arIstcal occupation. tor the
present at least, in consequence of severe and dan
gerous affection in of his eyes, arising. as pre-
sumed from malignant tumor at the back OF the
socket which has protruded the eye outward from Its
orbit and at the time presses alarmngly nwards
upon the brain. After several consultations among
the medical men of Rome il decided that Mr..
Crawford's only chance of was by submitting to
an operation which, although destructive of course to
the eye would, if successful prevent the umor from
penetrating the brain. AS this operation could be
nowr ere so successfully performed in Paris, MIR.
Crawford courageousiy set outtor that city last week
on the 18th, accompanied by his countryman and
brother artist, Mr. Terry. 1t may be imagined with
what anxiety his friends in Rome look forward to
the result of the proposed operaton and in America
the sness his behalf will be proportionate to-
the merits of artist so eminent and truly national
Should the operation be successful, MIR. CrrWford
NAV hope 10 resume bis avoeatons after the time ne
cessary for reducing the Inflammation and restoring
the strength OF the remaining eye
Tadoni one of Gibsons contemporaries and fellow
students in Canova's studio lost one OF his eyes whilst
youth, but that deprivation did not prevent him
from achieving successful career amongst tt
scupors of Rome, particularly in the largest style
of monumental works, and he still continues his
profession with undminished ardor, having recently
completed of the four colossal statues ordered by
! the Pope for The monument OF the immaculate Con-
ception Mr.. Crawfords studio contains al the pres
eni moment many unfinished works. His great mon
ument to " ashngton, to be erected at Richmond,
Va, will be of the mob est works OF art IN Amerl-
ca The bronze equestrian statue of Washington,
destined to the monument, has been recent
ly cast at Munich and is now about to be transport
ed to the United States. Mr. CrawfOrds designs for
the bronze doors of the liJrary 1T Washington are
nearly completed, and will be the first modern work
of that kind approaching the chef dGuvre of Loren
20 Ghibert in the Baptstry at Florence. His pedi-
men for the United States Capitol at Washington is
another fine categorical representation of the advance
ment of science, agriculture nd civilization in the
new world, and the consequent retreat and eXtnc.
ton Of the wild Indian tribes.
1t would extend my letter too much 10 mention
the other sub jecs Of beauty and interest which Mr..
! Crawford's studio presents or the numerous commits
sions for public monuments or private collections
which have recently crowded upon him from his ma
tive country, and it therefore only remains for to
hope, in common with all his friends in Rome, that
he will soon be restored TO The exercise of the pro-
fession OF which he forms so great an ornament. 1t
will not be uninteresting to your readers, and
peciay to The transatlantic portion of them, to oh.
lain some idea OF the present state oil American art
in Rome Amongst the soul ptors Mr.. Rogers has
been lately increasing the reputation be acquired by
his early statue of Ruth" He has received an or
der from the United States government for of the
bronze doors of the library at Washington, upon the
model for which he is now successfully engaged, as
well upon statue of John Adams, destined for
Boston. Amongst Mr.. Ives works in marble, his
g Pandora" " Flora" and Cupid Fisher Boy
evnce pure classical taste; bis g Excelsior" is
fine group not yet put into MARBLE and his Rebecca
at the Well is full of grace and beauty.
Mr. Bartholomew is fast rising into notice his
principal work is SC Eve after the Fall" There are
productions OF beauty and merit to be found in the
studios of MoZier and Mr.. Story The latter educa
ted for the law, abandoned that profession for the
arts, and is now occupied a statue of his father,
the late Judge Story, of Boston. The studio of
Messrs. Greenough, Aiken and other sculptors, more
recently arrived here, are also interesting.
There many American painters devoted to TIE
historic idea and landscape branch of art, now ex.
erCising their profession in Rome. Amongst the first
. is Mr.. Page, famed as coorist, and admirable
initalOr OF the tone OF the ancient masters. His
most important works of late have been Mary and
Elizabeth The Supporting of Moses's Hands, -
o and a " Venus" which has afforded much sub
ject for discussion 10 transatlantic brethren
Gibso rs tinted Venus has to the English lovers of
=. art. MIR. Terry (wEo has ust accompanied MIR.
Crawford to Paris) has been for years eminent
amongst his counrymen a historical painter; he
| has in his studio now fine painting of g Tobt and
the Angels'
Mr.. Thompson has been established five wears in
# Rome painter of ideal subjects and portraits in
both of which branches he has displayed much feel
d ing, truth, and beauty of colorng. Amongst many
very pleasing compositions, the most attractive his
studio has recently presented are g Crcassian
Slave (now in Boston) f" The Guardian Angels,
e and g The Descent Of TRUTH Mr. Freeman, long
resident in this city, has followed the historical de-
partment of art, and sent TO America, amongst other
productions, work of great merit representing "Co.
lumbus and bis Son at the Gate of the Monastery >
fI Mr.. Chapman has devoted himself principally to
the brIlant deilneatOn of Italian scenery and cos
y tune. Mr.. Brown is among the first of he Amer
q can landscape painters in Rome, and has con- Glen
tOusy studied the marine and coast scenery Of Italy
e as well as the purer lands ape subjects. Mr. Mich
a OILS follows the branch of art delighting, like
Mr.. Page, in low and harmonious tone of color -
Mr. IIlton is careful observer Of the atmosphere
II beauties of Eature. Mr.. Ropes is amongst the lately
n arrived artists in the same line.
About thirty other American painters and scup
tors complete the Transatlantic colony of in the
y Eternal City. They are, in general earnest and en-
e er2ec IN their efforts to attain excellence and willie
e they, Of course, concur in the main points requisite
IL for achieving that desderatum, they retain sucen
10 peculiarly and independence to give TO their work
l. pquancy and originality. must not omit TO men
ton American ladies' who have devoted their fai
N hands to the rude materials of scul pure Miss Hos
e mer, MIR. Gbson's pupil, already advantageous,
c. known by her Puck" has recently completed
graceful figure Representing Beatrice Cenci in prison
J. Miss Lander, of Saem son, has not resided
:, SO long in Rome, but displays much talent in TIT
studies she has been pursuing under the direction
her eminent counltyman, Crawford.
y THE DARKEY AND THE DEER Mack the De
troit correspondent of Porter's Spirit, is responsible
for the following -
" he good steamer Ion coming down thu
beautiful St. Clair, when a noble Buck seel
swimming across ahead Of her. To lower away
boat and give chase was on y the work of moment
and with stout line he taken by the antlers
and safely brought upon the steamers deck. A goo
=. deal of admiration was excited by his fine proper
=: tions, and among his admirers the cook goodI
10 specimen of Africs clime,' who imagined thai
" from the doclle appearar ;e of the animal, he wa
, quiet Sheep He therefore nlertook to cares
him, and to Jay his hand upon his haunch, when b
was aslonished by vigorous kick, that laiI hi1
- sprawling the deck. Nothing daunted however