Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-20

Mons. ANDRtrt's NEw woRx.-Thc spisu,
did panorama of Mons. Andricu the "Rak6S
Progress, name which We do not think
was happily chosen, was on exhibition at
feirces' Hall, two evenings last week, and
elected great praise from all who witnessed
it. 1t is really work of great merit. it,
mute but otherwise life-like characters, upon
the brilliant canvas, tells tale of the woes OF
intemperance and the blessings of sobriety
that makes an ineffacable impression upon the
minds Of all who look upon them. No Ter
son Of ordinary sensibiities, it seems to us can
follow the eminent artist, AZ he unfolds the
panoramic contrast of the different careers Of
his two heroes, through life, without resoly.
ing above all things to shun the path of in
temperance.
The exhibition opens with life scene at
the home of a rich merchant in which the
happy family are enjoying all the happiness
that wealth can bcstow. From this family he
selects his first hero, young Charles a bright
interesting lad, and the pride of his doating
parents. The next scene Is the home of the
drunkard, q painful contrast indeed. Here
Indebtedness and want and misery have their
abode. From this family he selects his
second hero, Willie, 1--WE believe his name is
q boy who though clothed in rags and sur.
rounded by adverse influences, exhibits in
his lofty forehead, his bright eye the germ of
lofty enterprise and true greatness. The diff
ierent career Of these two boys through life
is followed by the artist Charles arriving
at manhood-his first mptaton--his happy
Misunderstanding commencement in life
his gradual downward course, and the clos
ing scene of his mournful carcer--a wretch.
ed home attended by his affectionatc compan-
ion, and surrounded by family of helpless,
suffering chlldren-he dies shocking death
attended by Delirium Tremcns. In this ter
rihle dcath-bed scene, the highly imaginative
and ingenious artist has displayed the whole
power of his art. and the impression crca ted
upon the spectator is highly affecting
Willie, who during the life of his wretchcl
father, had become news boy and thus con-
tributcd something to keep his mother and
brothers and sisters from starvation, is mt
last obliged to 90 with them to the poor
house, and soon follows the remains of his
Incorporate father to the paupers grave
lie then, assisted by some OF his employers,
procures means with which he and his moth
er and sisters emigratc to the unsettled West
II
clearing-thc log hut at the foot of the lake
in the wilderness, gradually gives places to
the beautiful mansion and the new city
The rewards of sobriety industry and we'll
directed effort eliminate in his brilliant inau-
gurition as Governor of the State.
The artistic skill and Imagination display
ed upon the canvas throughout does great
praise to Mons. Andricu, the Artist The
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design, the life like figures, the rich and gor-
gcous representations of natural landscape
scencry-city scenes by moonlish and gas
lght-the fashionable saloon, and all create
pleasant impression upon those who have
task for panoramic paintings, and are, alone
well worth the price OF admission. In this
city the work has been highly appreciated
In Searsport the la dies presented the Artist
with two volumns Of Chambers Cyclopedia
of Engl ish Ltcrature, splendidly bound as .
token of their high appreciation Of the work.
At stockton the church Of Rev. Mr.. Harris
was filled to Overlooking to witness it, At
the close Rev Mr. Thurston, d. D. spoke of
its great merit rs n work Of art and its moral
effect. We suhjon letter Of that gentle
man to the Artist
al have had the pleasure Of witnessing the
exhibition Of Mr.. Andrieu S new Panorama,
styled The Rakc's Progress.
While ain no profcs.cd critic in the fine
arts, cannot suppress the opinion that it is
q work Of great artistic merit showing in its
conception and execution distinguished
ability. Some of the scenes represented APP
pear to me exceedingly fine.
The Drunkards Family is a picture of
extreme wretchclncss. The Fashionable
Saloos Is a splendid representation OF one of
those fashionable places where are nurturcd
apI~tites that lead to ruin. The Farm IN
the Hea, in both its states, is very liic-likc.
In its hnprorcd conditions, with its surroun-
ding, the artist has given u-a landscape of
the Governors Inauguration are exceedingly
rich And the two Dioramic representa-.
tons are highly artistic and striking.
But while admired as u work of Art, the
Panorama derives its chief value from the
moral lessons its CONVEYS The declining
progress of the young mrn in fashionable lif,
the wretchedncSs he infliets upon II con-
fdins family, and hi. miserable death, afford
an impressive warning against the first glass,
and the first step towards dissipation; while
the rising course of the druhkard's son, and
his honorable career. illustrates tne value of
temperance principles and resolute industry,
and are fitted to stimulate young men of in
suspicious beginnings to noble aims and
efforts. Ii the painting does not impress
these lessons, and exert u salutary Influence,
it will prove that men are slow to learn
wherein lies their true interest.
My best wishes 90 with Mr.. Andrieu, that
he may reap large benefits to himself and
bcstow them upon the community by exhbi-
ting this new work of art
5. THURSTON.
Searsport, Aug. 9th, 1913.