The New York herald., 1862-10-24
Fine Arts.

When the rebellion broke out IL did incacuabe injury
to Si engaged in artistic pursuits Not only did put
stop 10 csmmssions but n many nsancss the orders
given contaminated. AZ with everything else,
however, no sooner II discovered that did not
arrest the wheels Of industry and that reasonable
Of prosperity mgh, be enjoyed concurrsnty with
again began raise It's head those connected
with IL to recover from their discouragsmen Things
Just promising aspect in that line at
The OF any for years past II
the same people who formerly parchased pictures
longer position 70 crafty their tastes neg class has
sprung up who having made money easily contracts
just ready 10 spend objects Of art f from
other spirit than that of rivalry. The consequence s,
that az general thing, artists doing well, and the
winter advances are likely to do stll better.
Keusett has returned 70 town from the Adirondack
mountains.
Durand is again at hs easel, reiuvgorated by his
soiourn IN the country.
Church is giving the last touch 70 picture for Mr.
Iennox which Is considered 20 be one Of his happcst
efforts.
Giguoux has commenced landscape Tor the Comtc de
Paris which was ordered just before the Prince for
Europe He has sold his "Indaa Summer to Mr. D. o.
Roberts for 81, 900.
The two Harts, William and James, busy transform
ing their sketches into pictures
Bierstait is back from tho White Mountains
Casear has from Noun, Desert and Hszctne
from Nantucket
Isutze Is busy occupied with his largo picture for the
Capitol.
Huntington has variety Of subjects hand, and is
working alternately on them.
Elliott aud Hicks have just as much as they do
| the way of portraits.
veruert has been employed all Tho summer on
his large picture OF the "Eay Of Rio Jineiro. 2
It offers view Of the market place, ucar
the Imperial Palace, tho picturesque and animated
features which full OF interest The work boing
painted sketches taken tho spot by the artist.
and Is said to be remarkably faithful reproduction
| the loading traits Of Brazilian life and scenery.
signor M,nzon whose skating sceae by night 10 the
Central Park attracted much attention from con.
noisseurs In tho spring is regret t. learn, contein
plating 20 Italy. lie came here at an unforti
nate eason and Is discouraged by the small that
has attended his efforts We think that he Is wrong in
l abandoning the States from which 10 not
peculiar 10 him alone he has the courage persevsrc
alttle longer no will find that b. viii surmount his
difficulties Talen, like his cannot long remain without
/ its reward.
The Belmont gallery has rscsutly received several
uabe additions amongst others an exluis Ito bio of rural
scenery, with cattle, by Rosa Bonhcus
The Appctons publishing, in book form and with
text series or photographs from the late Dusseldorf
collection. They have added photographic studio 20
i their business establishment.
Mr. Morrison rich Englishman, has purchased from
Story the American sculptor for tho sum OF three thou
sand guineas, his splendid statues Of Cleopatra and
| /" The African sybil"
tho European mail brings news Of the death OF
Jamcs warng Childc, ESQ., the eminent miniature painter
OF England who departed this life Mt kensugton on the
10Th Of september hast aged sevcntysx. The exquisite
beauty and nnish Of this artists works, combined With
the positive and striking resemblance the originals
earned for him the foremost rank hi, profession. and
lew members Of tho royal noble families in England
OF his time omitted houoring Mr. Childc with commits
sions for their portraits. lie leaves behind his
loss three daughters Of whom has been long known
and respcce throughout the United Statos Mrs. ID
ward scguin. the rrna donna OF the seguin troupe.
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ing Edwin noalh p,gos bouout this theatre, pre
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rsars both ii tragedy aud comedy; nn.eliou, Ch,g
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