The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-23
AMERICAN ARTISTS IN ROME.

The Evening Post publishes the following from a
private letter written by gentleman of New York,
now travelling in Europe:
"The studios constitute great attraction, and
American artists stand very high both in sculpture
and painting. Although the master-genius is no
longer there, Crawford's spirit seems to lnger in
his studio The colossal figure for the dome of the
Capital IN Washington is about to be shipped to
| the United States. The figures of Jefferson
Henry, Mason, intended for the Richmond group.
are admirable; and there is a noble statue of James
OTIS which will be taken to Boston. l did not see
the colossal figure of Washington ordered for
Virginia. 1t was in parts. Besides these public
works. (amOng which the models for the pedi-
ment of the new Capitol, with which the visitor in
Washington is famiar,) are his other works the
| Orphans the Babes in the Wood 'Truant Chill
dren, all of which impress with the fertility of
the great artists genius, and the power and rapid
ity of its execution.
"Akers of Maine is full of employment. He has
under way fine copy of the Dying Gladiator,
which is destined for New York He is also en-
gagged upon figure, not yet finished, in clay which
promises WELL the Pearl Diver Among his busts
are capital likenesses of his fellow countrvmen Ger
rlt smith end James Boorman.
I'm MoseTS ipteresting studio you arestruck with
the Return Of the Prodiga Son. fine conception
admirably executed. Such, too, is his statue of
Silence lie also has a statue of Truth not so
suggestive NO my mind, but still a noble figure He
has Just attempted figure fthe 'Wept ofthe Wish
ton-Wish, which is alike truthful and graceful and
e4noltS nlg degree OF imagination. 1t is intend
ed for Joseph E. Sheffield of New Haven.
bartholomew exhibits number of fine statues
and busts. His Eve which is ordered for Mr.
Harrison, of Philadelphia, tells its own story in
most expressive silence. He is now finishing a CO.
lossal figure Of Washington in Continental uniform.
which is really excellent. In looking at his busts
one almost expects a nod from the smiling face
OF Elk President Fillmore, who has thus been per
petuated.
"The female sculptors from the United States
have also distinguished themselves. Miss Hosmer
OF Massachusetts, is already known; Miss Stebbins
OF New York city, is full Of genius which will vet
secure her Il desirable fame; and Miss Lander, of
Salem, Massachusetts, already merits the admira-
ton which her first efforts have received
''ln painting, we have Chapman, on whose easel
found fine picture of the Seasons and Freeman
whose studio always presents some exquisite spec-
men OF his art not to speak of Terry, the friend of
Crawford, and man in whom modestv and genius
co-exst to a remarkable degree. In landscape
painting, Brown and Tilton are recognized names
The Swiss and Italian scenes of the latter are Justly
admired. William Page has long been known in
Europe and America, where his genius and original
power are unquestoned. Buchanan Read has an
interesting studio.
ellis pencil does justice to the exqusitely poetica
conceptions of his mind. Nor is Rothermel to be
forgotten, whose works are impressed with his
earnest and truthful character. / do not mention
all the American artists, only those whom have
as yet had time to visit. We may well be proud
OF such representatives of our country in Rome"