New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-09
ART ITEMS.

own personality all the qualifications requisite TOR
perfect painter and he not only lived at period best
adapted for the development Of his talent but he lived
TO the EXTREMIST age allotted to human being, so that
stalen, had full opportunity for maniiesting itself in
all its phases and at its perfect maturity Such another
example of perfect fulflmen Of mortal capablity is
not furnished by the history Of The human race. The
greatest monarch Of bis time thought il al honor to
pick mp this artists pencil and the kings Of the present
time make plgrmsges TO look upon his productions.
II not 10 be wondered at therefore, that the news OF
the destruction by fire OF the Titan Gallery with It's
precious pictures attached TO the palace of Blenhem,
last month, caused q universal expression OF regret
both in Europe and America These precious paint
ngs sent M present TO the great
Duke of Marlborough by the King Of sar-
DINA, they were hung under the directions
OF Sir Joshua Reynolds, in IN apartment constructed
expressly for them, and which called the Titan
Gallery, aud for more than hundred years they were
among the artistic which travellers in England
made II point TO visit. Could any suspect that
these paintings, the gin of an italian monarch to the
greatest Of English generss-which were enshrined in
palace and criticised by The most renowned OF con-
Doisssnrs-were after ALL mere commonplace produc-
tons-not only not even copies Of Titan, but at best
limitations Of an inferior ertilt who was not even CO.
temporary Of the great Venetian Yet, inch appears
10 be the case; and Mr. George schar distinguished
authority in criticism, has published letter. since
the destruction OF the soealed Titan paintings in
which he proves in the most satisfactory manner the
worhsrs character Of those nuch.smented treasures
We NAV Judge from this how little reliance Is 10 be
placed upon the originality Of the old masters which
find their way to this country. II picture has any
.pecial excellence it should be valued for it's intrinsic
qualities without any regard to ls being BY one Of the
old msseu
The Graham An School in the Brooklyn Institute,
in Washington street. viii close ON the 18th Of March,
but there are projected arrangements for maintaining
course Of instruction during The Summer months The
scboo bn, been very well attended, and been very ably
managed.
The arti,t, OF the n dio Building in Tenth stree,
gave their only reception for the season on Tuesday
night the 9Th inst, when the rooms were honored by
the attendance Of greater number OF distinguished
visitors than had been attracted any previous oces-
ion The New-York receptions are all over for the
son; but the Fast River the Brooklyn Art
Association, which il in highly prosperous condition,
has appointed committee to cor rider the eIpedeucy
Of giving smother reception at the Academy in April
As the National Academy will be opened next week, it
Of pictures on hand sufficient to form attractive die
play. These receptions have proved exceedingly popn-
ar and agreeable but they have been too much alike
Each association should aim at speciality, and en-
desvor 70 give to its receptions distinctive character
IL is gracious to look gin horse in the mouth We
know, bat tOpyOuT, gSrdux is, after al, tor,JonrS
p,,driy.
The readers 4 thsse slight and proniscuous items
may have discovered that have weakness for
marine views, and that never omit an opportunity
10 direct attention 10 any bit Of surf or marine cram
that we discJyer on canvas Very few OF our artists
who have undertaken marine subjects, have thought
worth while 10 master the detaih Of the science Of
navigation and hence they make the mosi deporable
mistakes in the ng Of their waer craft Perhaps none
but professional sailor could ever gain that thorough
knowledge Of the sea which makes the pictures Of Van
Bssst and Clsrkson Stanted valuable. Mr.. Dix
~ shown most commemorate zeal In the study of
marine suec,s and his seagoing craft are remarkably
correct for tbs work Of an amateur. Mr.. Bmdford,
formerly Of NeH-Bedford, who had the advantage OF
s,udyng with Van BeeE has exhibited several naruio
pictues. which are remarkable for the variety and
corroc uess Of the shipping introduced His vessels are
no, the conventional water craft Of amateur artists, but
have the individuality Of careful studies In largo
picture OF ms, "ncn no mas iSey hs"no'' fel,eseHE
ing the wreck Of "hAie SNIP apart ron inc Oeal.y
OF the sky ana the waves "n'en are painted WIN
great 'igor, great 'Aue If gwen 70 'no oo'nF"'0n
the accuracy with which The smaller craft surrounding
the principal object are represented. though no land
visible, yet the scene OF The wreck perfectly 'ndi
Gated BY the character Oh the vessels ihe 'heoa'co
boat, OF PINK sern !" Sessi PecunAr 70 the easefh
coast oil anu the VI ONO VI '"oso