The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-24

Art News.
The return Of Mr. Kensett and Mr. Rossiter 9Th,
latter has been in Eurpe prosecuting his studies in
its most famous gslleres) will aid very much the at
tempts now making by the National Academy to
erect an institution worthy of the corp rate effort of
the great body Of artists who are members of the
National Academy of Design. Tho interchangeable
efforts of the directors of that institution it Ia said,
are directed to the attainment Of that object.
Mr.. 7. s. Cummings, who has devoted years to
the cause OF art, and is also one Of tho few left Of
the old school gentlemen who took great pleasure in
advancing the fine arts, is busily engaged in i'm
parting instruction TO q GLASS Of pupils, many of
whom give much promise of future excellence. Mr..
Cummings presides over both the schools of tho
Academy. in which pupils draw from the life as
well as from models in plaster.
There ia much feeling Of discomfort among land
scape painters Of merit 10 relation to the neglect
with which this branch Of art Is treated by
our town and country gentlemen. An artist equally
skiliul in historical and landscape painting as
cribes 1t in great measure 10 tho apathy OF tha
press and the rage for foreign productions. He
says he lately visited returned millionaire,
who had brought home from Italy come landscapes
which would disgrace the cabin Of his steamboats,.
"They, however" he remarked, will be standing
topic of conversation when company is received,
and that constitutes their only merit perhaps, in
the estimation of their owner"
Mr.. William Hart, whose studi, Is ever open to
those who delight in beautifully rendered landscapes
has several fine works completed. The enchanting
scenery of New England seems to have impaired all
Its charms to his pencil. Nor Is he less felict0us In
the rendering of Scotch Highland scenery, from the
study Of which he last autumn returned A fine pio-
ture, 1.-THE arrival Of Duncan, King Of Scotland, and
his escort at the castle of Macbeth needs only to
be seen to secure possessor "Deune Castle" and
a subject from the Lady of the Lake, are equally
worthy of admiratios.
Mr.. David Huntington has on his easel q noble
portrait of Galian G. verplanck which promises to
rank among the most mastery performances of the
age in porrsiture. Some landscapes also from this
artists pencil have found their way to the private
gallery of Of the very few cultivated amateurs Of
art.
Mrs. Z. A. Tryon, Of River terrace, Hoboken,
and Mrs. Lilly Martin Spenser have recently finished
some very beau iful works. Both these lady artists
are distinguished for the beauty Of their coloring
and deiicacy Of touch.
Mr.. Addison Richards, 40 well known as skilful
delineator Of Southern scenery, Is busly employed
in the double labor of revising his sketches and i'm
parting instructions to select class OF advanced pu
pills. An unfinished view Of the Adirondack Noun
tains is near completion on his easel.
At the studio of Mr.. Charles Elliot may be seen
three portraits of Colonel Kenny. gentleman who
h well known to all who take an interest in Central
American affairs. The earliest OF the three was
painted by an artist named King, nov forgotten
the next by Bass Otis, do; and the last by Elliot
himself. Age seems TO have improved the gallant
Colonel amazingly, rs he appears to wear more
man v aspect. However, as nothing in the shape Of
a. x~x.slA f fl,As. lDaIr
otherwise we must attribute the Mars like look OF
the valiant fhbustero TO the kindly Offices Of both
art and nature. A portrait also, OF ar. James
Wadsworth, of Genessee, IL pronounced by compe-
tent judges to he unrivalled work Of this eminent
Inner Other portraits, among which is fine one
Of William b. Porter grace the walls Of Mr. Eiiot's
studio.
Mr. j. T. Peele, an American artist now in Eng
land finds constant employ ment for his delicious
pencil. Little Red Riding Hood" recent
production. has just been secured by gentleman OF
fine taste In art matters Several pictures, also the
production Of the past year, are added to the al
ready numerous fine paintings which first class
artists turn of their easels.
His Honor Mayor Wood finds time 10 sit for his
portrait, but a. the portrait is like his Honor until
the new charter comes down from Albany, in
embryo, nothing now need be said about it.
Mr. Kensett, who, it is said has, during his ab-
sence in Europe, made up Portfolio of drawings Is
employed on q view on the Hudson river; and Mr..
Casilear whose studio adjons the former artist, II
basking in the sunshine Of the scenery of Lake
George
Mr.. Cafferty is a little bitten with ascetici,m.
Two heads Of monks at their devotions, have lately
made their appearance from his vigorous pencil.
Their sombre color Is in fine contrast with some por
traits OF gentlemen in his studio who fare much bet
ter both at the table and Ut the hands Of the artist
Mr.. Csferty may indulge his taste in making monks
on canvass, but he will never make . monk Of
himself.
Portrait of q boy blowing bubbles, by Mr.. -.
This performance Is OF that mediocre character as
fhnr en- anti mi At IN nrai
sure. II is intended present from the Fremont
TO the Fillmore Club IA frai memorial OF their
conversion from the heresy OF Know Nothingsm.
The Likeness Is taken from youthful miniature OF
Mr. Fillmore
Mr. Nichols has produced, during the past year, q
number OF charming landscapes american scenery.
His best performance In this line Ii tho twin lakes
of Salisbury. A number OF fine sketches Of Euro
pean scenery made during bis tour abroad, are also
open To inspection at his studio.
Mr.. Edwin White, whose historical paintings have
secured him an honorable position in the higher
walks OF art, is among the few who have profed by
close study OF the antique. This IL visible even
10 vulgar eyes that is struck with the originality
and classic severity Of his works. A finely wrought
the Reques, Of yasaro," is noble specimen OF the
old Italian masters mode Of rendering crest sub
ject The works Of this gentlemen wear neither the
tawdry nor sombre aspect which young artists Of
perverted minds are apt TO persist in az much 10
their detrmen; to their undenable claims to orr
ginality. Mr., White, unlike most successful young
artists, does not neglect his academical studies.
Like Carlo MarrAti, who, at an advanced age
st improved himself, this artist Is ever study
ing the models Of antiquity. New England's
First Thanksgiving" now in progress, bids fair 10
he every way worthy his genius and power of exc
cution. Other pictures, 1.-The Hymn of the Hugue-
nots," painted for a gentleman in Chicago; 'Co
lumbus Receiving the Sacrament" and "visit Of
Consolation" have been recently completed.
Portrait OF Lady and Child" by Mr. A
work Of 70 much pretension the one under notice
mt nnro Eo1 wary raf hoa In a.Yna
degree manner Of execution either peculiar 10 him
self, or initiative Of some reputable example but
the painter Of this picture has made free with all and
having but a csiow knowledge Of propriety be I'M
fortunately preferred inery 70 harmony, and profes
sional trckiness 10 truth Candor however requires
an expression Of praise in relation to moro recent
and less presumptuous effort. purer air and grace
which pervades this performance seems to promise