Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

was resident of the city, commenced prepa
rations for the opening of a studio, and immedi
ately ordered all my models, casts, &C., to Df
forwarded from Florence to this place. But be-
fore | could enter upon my studies here, l was
again thrown PROSTATE upon sick bed, under
most yirulent attack of infammatory rheuma.
tiSm. This again came near costing me my LIE.
and disabled me for months. AS soon as had
recovered sufficient strength, entered upon my
labors, supplied myself with the facilities of my
art, and modelled my figure Of the Young Re-
pu61ican," which was completed in plaster du-
ring the month of August last. Just previous to
this lin the month of June) had the pleasure OF
receiving, in perfect safety, the finished marble
figure of the "Coquette," which l had expected
shortly after my own arrival in America. But
the season proving unusually inclement, it was
Thought too hazardous to risk her on the ocean.
Immediately prepared her for exhibition in
this city, ard greatly to my relief, she received
degree of attention which does great credit to
the liberalty of the citizens of Baltimore. A.
bout the middle of August, had the good for
tune also to receive all my models and casts, to-
gether with my fine Italian fnisher, whom had
in my employ in Europe, and had ordered to be
sent over to me, in charge of these effects.
Among them was the model of the "Fisher
Girl" and the marble figure, partially blocked
out as had left it in Florence. | made imme-
diate preparations for the marble work, and
started nv fnsher upon it, and now feel hope
full that she will be ready for exhibition in the
course of month or two. Soon after the arri-
val of the Coquette, she found a purchaser at the
sum of $500O-and but few months had
elapsed before duplicate of the figure was or
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of ST. Louis, to whose generous patronage feel
deeply indebted. This work is also in progress
at this time in my studio. The work which Is
now occupying my studies, is an ideal bust OF
"Gratitude," ordered by wealthy member OF
the Virginia Senate. In this production have
sought to e,nbody an expression ofmy own feel
ings toward the worthy gentleman who gave
me the commission. have introduced in it all
the studied forms of beauty that my hand has
been capable of transferring. And up to this
hour, am proud to say, it has elected degree
of interest which indicates that have not failed
in the effect | sought to produce. The model
will be completed in the course of few days.
Thus, my friend, have brought you rapid
flight, through years of suffering and trial to me.
= have already gone much beyond
the limit had fixed for this hurried sketch
You asked it, as you say, with view to your
own qualification but have little hope that it
will furnish you the amount of interest you an
ticipated. l can only say, shall feel myself
much fattered if you can find patience to read
the simple, unvarnished glance have here given
Won of my life. The details a.one could make it
interesting, and these have been compelled to
leave out. hope may hear from you on re-
ceipt of this and in the meantime / subscribe
myself, Your friend, truly,
To E. NJ s.. ESQ. VIM r. BARBEE.