The New York herald., 1862-12-14
Fine Arts.

aspects and by many different artists that we did
think there was point Of view or effect oonaece et
ith 1t that had not been transferred In h'
last picture, exhibiting at Goupis Mr.. Church has
given US a new phase " il. II embraces fewer ponts
Of the scenery oles less relief color and is loss
eaboratey handled shas biz Arst great work, but
not that is mot sEssticay as much 70 be
admired IL the reproduction Of grand aud imposing
effects by simple be evidence of genius, thon
we have il in this picture The work has beeu rapidly
dashed or but few colors have been employed in IT, and
all objects sxcluded that might divert the attention
OF the spectator from the great impression sought 70
be created. Supposed 10 regard the scene from tho
| dock OF the Maid Of tho MISE, his senses are
overwhelmed by the aspect and rush or The immense
mass Of waters which laundering down the rocks from
above and threatening sink the little vessel in which no
is embarked This ell that Mr.. Church has epdsavored
to effect in his SKETCH fov it claims to be no moro and he
has accomplished il marvelousy. We trust Tho sue
the effort has met with will induce him to nfuse
something Of the rapidity and bodness into hss
general manner Of handing. His works eufier from
the conscontousnoss and elaboration with which
they painted. it bo truc, as assorted, that the
picture exhibition executed In day, u is
proof that in his Ia nos necessary 70 seek In
manipulave excellence what nay be lacking In Inspire
ti0n.
James Hart has just put tho rshng touch 70 land
| 6cdpe piece
beside Of the works Of similar character OF
the French school, The subject sketched several
years ago. Of his rambles, and Is called
sThe Pasture" 1t Is delicious bit OF New Hampshire
or Vermont scencry. we forget which, with stream
winding the from the distant hills, but few
trees and these only thrown In by way OF suggestions,
and cattle browsing in the foreground. The picture is
painted with great strength of oolor but exquistey
handled the artist having evidently bean in love with his
subject As most instances whore this Is the case, az
the details will bear the closest scrutiny Mr. Hart
thinks of the best not the very BEST work tina
has left easel inclined 10 agree with him
He has completed larger picture-a morning scene'
taken at Placid Lake, in Essex countywhch has some
of those fine studies OF trees which he exces II will
probably be exhibited of tho approaching artists
receptions.
Ggn0px has several pictures under way That Ordered
by the Prince de Joinvile not sufficiently advanced TO
enable to offer any opinion as TO It's merits var'a
ton of his ssindan Summer"-a commission for Mr. A. A
Low-preserves the characteristics Of that admirable
work whilst it offers several additional features Of ine
rest Another picture The Last Day Of OCTOBER Is per-
haps as satisfactory specimen Of the artists style as
any he has yet executed. 1t is extr cmey rich in
color and is painted great freedom and breadth In
antuina and winter scenes Mr.. Gguoux Is always sure
of his effects That he is almost equally happy IN the de-
lueation of other subjects have evidence IN the Two
market scenes which he has at present upon his easel
Eastman johnson is painting small cabinet pictures for
which he gets large prices. Some Of his last subjects
are taken from "voluneer life, wAach he illustrates
with much force and humor.
william Hart is busy working up the sketches which
he took during the summer vacation Scenes in th0
ncehbourhood OF Portland and New hampshire form
the subjects OF his next landscapes.
Loop is principally occupied n painting Portraits
among which fine head Of Wbttrcdzc, the artist, es
pecially to be admired for the manner IN which
dealzed handled. Ho has also in progress compo
sition of "JJndineo subject which his poetic and
| delicate fancy will find full exercise.
| Hubbard the most conscientious and panstakng or
artists has his easel charming view OF Lake Dun
| more. 1t will shortly be ready for exhibition.
Kenset has just finished "Sunsct' for Mr. Maynard,
OF Boston, We have not the pcture but II Is very
| highly spoken Of.
Clifford is occupied upon large pcture-a compost
top-which promises his most successful e
forts 1t effect Of sunrise in mountain gorge ana
is rich in all the respendent effects in which he loves 70
| luxIriate.
sbsssact is ~ work On pleasing bit Of scenery from
Crot,n Falls and couple Of those quiet New England
| iaudsc ipes which so congenal TO him
Bierstadt is busy upon large landscape taken from
.ne Rocky Mountains with Indian encampmcnt in the
foreground The view selected perhaps one Of the os
picturesque and striking that whole region and is very
effectively painted Mr. Bicrstadt exhibits In this pic
turc more strength Of than he usually displays In
| his landscapes.
Hazetne has on his easel couple Of promising coast
scenes in which his studies Of rocks are, as usual the
/ prominent features.
whittredge is not painting much at present, his
time being occupied in teaching OF which he obtains
| larger share than most Of his confrercs.
Brcvoort has several landscapes the results Of bis sum
1 riy fnis I'D Va
the striking atmospheric effects which this artist so
fond OF seizing and transferring to canvass
Thorndyke is working up the sketches which he took
| at Newport last season. Several good pictures will be
| the result.
George Hall is multiplying his fruit and flower studies
which lind ready sale soon as finished.
Coman Is still revelling in his souvenirs OF the sunny
landscapes Of Andalusa and until the t Is of him 10 no'
likely TO take to other subjects Spain will be to him for
some years to come the dreamland OF his existence.
Powell is advancing rapidly with his large historical
picture +" The Battle Of Lake Erie" II Is admirable 10
composition and promises be effective in color as
Is in drawing
McEntee has just finished . Virginia landscape, thu
sketch Of which was taken when he was out with tn.
three months men. is clearly and crispy painted, tn
effect Of cold spring evening, devoid Of atmospheric
media being capally rendered The scene wants but
broken caisson dsmoAnted gun dead horse 70 com
plete the story OF the iun anu uesosou w"on si0 ~
| pcrvadng characteristics
Elicit has given up his studio. and now paints his por
Gratis OF the residences Of his sttera BE has 80 mani
orders on hand that no finds this the most convenien
| mode OF working.
Leutz having completed his large picture for the Capi
tol Is planning another twenty thousand dollar car
toon The question with him Is not whether he will 90
the job but whether he will lot dirt cheap 70 N
government
We do not hear Of Huntington having any impsrtan
work on hand. He was busy painting portraits at las
accounts.
Do Haas Ia doing we'll with his marine pieces. Those
cabinet size be finds din1cuity In disposng OF.
vernert had attack Of illness, and has beer
painting nothing OF moment since he finished his Ba,
and Market OF BIO Janeiroo The picture now on OK
hibition at the Derby Gallery.