The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-05
Fine Arts.

Fine Arts.
Mr. William PAGES last work. "venus guiding Eneas
md the Trojans TO the Latin Shore, is view at
he Dusseldorf Gallery. We had heard a good deal Of
this picture through the European correspondence OF the
New York journals and consequently INDUCED high ex
pecatons in regard it, In point of richness and purity
tone we have not disappointed, but in respect
conception and drawing wo must candidly own that ii
does not please Whilst 1t aims at medieval syle il
Sails far short of the beauty and grandeur of medieval
inspirations Between the female types of Titan and Cor
reggie and those Of Mr. Page there is in fact distance
80 nsurmounabe that cannot but wonder the bold
which prompts him to initiate their fights of genius
Edwin Whites fine picture of washington Resigning
the Command of the American Army at Annapolis is now
Oh exhibition at 76s Broadway. As a composition its
merits unquesonabe, the general arrangement and
grouping being impressive, whilst in harmony of colorng
and atmospheric soness is all that be desired There
rs one defect the picture however, which cannot fail at
once to strike the spectator With the exception of the
features of Washington the individuality of which is of
course impossible for artist to confound those of all the
other personages-most of them historical and known by
existing portraare general and bear so strong
resemblance to each other that is evident the painter
had but one type the human countenance present
mind This is be regretted for, have Indicated
lhe composition of the picture in all other respects fus
the conditions OF a grand historical tableau.
Churchs last great painting, "The Heart of tho An
Acs," has back from England by the Asia. 40
American work of art, with the exception of Powers
Greek Slave has created greater sensation amongst
European critics 1t was on exhibition for several
months at the German Gallery in Bond street, and
inspected by thousands of visitors, including the Queen
Prince Consort and other members of the royal family
We understand that it is Mr. Churchs intention to give
s,o NJ york her itv of
the time shown previous to its departure for London
being too short crafty the interest excited by it, The
Studio Gallery Tenth street has again believe been
selected for its exhibition but would suggest the expe
diency of fixing upon central locality, if good
hall with top light can be obtained.
The Album Of Virginia. collection Of views from
original drawings by Edward Boyer, offers another evil
dence Of the progress which the photographic art has made
in this country within the last few years The scenic ef
produced these illustrations soft and
raj as if Nature herself hadimprovised them.
Amongst the pictures recently added the English and
French collection at the Academy Of Design the Hebe'
Of AIRY Scheder Having heard much of this work.
that greatly disappointed in it. 1t lacks to
mind both sentiment and force, and is unworthy
the reputation of the great French painter.
The International Art Association have also hadteveral
new pictures added to their fine collection. sea piece
Desdemona,'' and the "obseques of Raphael" by Thel
a pupil of Leutze, are features which in themselves
Bttute powerful attraction
Amongst the engravings recently sent to splendid
proof impression of Shakspere and His Friends painted
by John and engraved by James Faed This is one Of
the most effective drawing pictures that we have
seen of this class.
PICTURE BY THE CHEvALIER MORANI FOR THE
UNITED STATES.
From the Giornale di Roma, August 81
The Chevaier Vncenzo Moran is an artist Of distiu-
guished reputation earned by many excellent paintings
among which may mention his greatest work the pic
tare St Feca executed two years ago for the Benedc
tine monks Of La Cava, in the kingdom of Naples and
highly and deservedy praised in the Journal the Album
He has now, by order of a clergyman of New York,
finished new painting Of ST. Ann which, when reaches
its Destination will remind the Americans that Rome still
the abode the fine and that she has with
universally recognised their home In the foreground Of
the painting seem seated richly ornamented STOOL
the venerable spouse Of Joachim by her side stands the
youthful Mary, with countenance full of sweetness and
hands devouy joined listening attentively TO the wise
precepts OF her holy mother. AT little distance behind
is the upright figure of an angel clothed in snow-whe
robes, who appears TO have down from
heaven TO admire the blessed maiden, and who
while he pauses respectfully as he hears the words
Of the holy matron, appears still on the alert
become the Mother Of God. On the other side still fur
Their back is discovered the patriarch Joachim holding
IN his hand open volume the reading of which fills
him with wonder He has doubtless read there the mys
ferrous words which we upon scroll at the summit
If the painting, and which sung in heaven by
group of beautiful little angels who fill with glory the
upper portion of the painting, Germnabit radx Jesse,
ora est Stella Jacob-a prophecy that halls the dawn
ing Of Israel's glory and spendoF.
Simple and chaste beauty of design, admirable
harmony Of coors, sofness, and an easy flow
Of every fold, dignity and beauty in all
the different countenances, traits by which
this picture distinguished; and think Moran has
displayed great taste in the mingled air venerable
yet full of sweetness which he has succeeded giving to
the face OF St. Ann avoiding that appearance of decrepi
tude attributed generally by artists of the aged mother of
Mary-an appearance which produces unpleasant
effect upon the beholder in place of inspiring him with
sentiments Of tenderness and devotion. But such instances
OF delicate taste to be expected from those who
make the great classic masters their study,
Morani does. Accordingly in this painting
fail 10 notice the radiant cluster of beautiful young angels
reminding Of the same subject introduced by Ra
phae his celebrated .sSanta Cecilia but in such way
leaves free confess that the mator does
his originality although he to share somewhat
Of that illustrious masters inspiration We offer
CALCULATIONS to the able and eminent artist and thu
American priest who has obtained this gen. the
precious dare to assert among those which Italian
genius has sown upon American soil, where the demand
Tor works Of art is daily increasing