The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-09
Fine Arts.

Nr. Derby the proprietor Of the Dusseldorf cole sion
has in contemplation to build several large fine art gal
leres in the neghborhood of Union square. One will be
exclusively devoted to American paintings, another to
pictures Of the different foreign schools and third to
statuary, both native and foreign Arrangements will be
made abroad by which artists will be encouraged to send
their works for exhibition and sale to these col
lectons In the absence Of government galleries. such as
are everywhere 10 be found in Europe commercial en-
terpre OF this character is the best substitute that can
be devised for them. In the hands of man of Mr. Der
bys known taste and ample means cannot fail to sue
ceed there is really not single gallery in the CITY
which is suitable the exhibition Of collection Of auy
importance.
There is at present exhibition at Couples marine
view the Sunderland Lighthouse the north coast Of
Engand-which is well worth the attention Of connols
IS by young artist who has recently arrived
in this country, Mr. NJ. F. H. dc Haas, brother OF Mr.
dc Haas, the landscape painter. The effects Of
atmosphere and water in this picture show a
close study Of the everchangng aspects Of these ee-
ments The sea has all the transparency Of the reality
while the clouds seem to be in actual movement Be-
sides its general character Of truthfness the texture Of
the work evidences bold and weskled hand. In the
same room and by the artist there is smaller pic
ture-the Seashore, near Granville, Normandy-which
reminds forciby Of the and handling OF Stan
field. Mr.. de Hass is pupil Of the well known Dutch
marine painter Louis Meyer, Of the Hague.
large painting by Andrea Gastaldi, illustrating a
scene in Byron poem Of Parsna, is at present on ex
hbion the Dusseldorf Gallery This picture was sent
here three years ago. but owing to the letter an
nouncng its shipment missing the consignee, has lain
pe,au in the Custom House until recently In compost
ton drawing the work has all the characteristics Of
the modern French school, in which the painter has
oh,o al. but; a
richness and warmth Of an Italian taste. There is hard
ness in the drawing Of the female figure which detraots
somewhat from the effect of the PICTURE but in other re-
spects It is undeniably work Of great merit
The statue Of sThc Dead Pearl DIVER in the same ga
lery is deserving Of careful inspection It by an Ane
rican sculptor-Mr. Paul Akers Of Portland-who has
been studying for some years in Rome The attitude
chosen by the artist for his subject Of the most diff
cut that could have been selected, the body being sup
posed to be cast by the rock the head AND
limbs dropping below tho level Of the chest Az
may be imagined required considerable anatomi,a
knowledge and sklfulness Of treatment to mpart to
figure thus disposed the aspect peculiar TO its condition
II but justice to say that Mr. Akers has been very sue
cess in this part Of his task and has thereby proved b
claims to be considered educated sculptor In pon
Of manipulation the statue leaves nothing to be esired
the execution OF the details but more particularly Of the
fishing net which is secured round the whist
proving the great labor that has been bestowed
upon them The defects Of the work are TO be found in
the head and features which only too classic but
out Of proportion We do not see the necessity OF FOL
lowing in work of this sort, Greek type nor, in doing
o. Of violating one Of the canons OF Greek art
The statue Of q" Child Chasing Butterfly by David
Richards, occupies dark corner in the apartment in
which the last work is exhibited Considering the din
cues which the sculptor has had to contend with this
statue merits praise The face is beautifully modelled
and the hair had not been massed heavily the head
would have been perfect To the figure exception
be taken, save in regard to the lower limbs They arc
sadly out of proportion and spoil the general effect Of
really meritorious work. We persuaded that il Mr.
Richards had only fair chance Of improving himself he
would become In time one Of our most accomplished