New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-13


mems OF human weakness and seldsosption a u
1t not that II rouses our wrath to Ans study
that Of Mr.. yedders Jane Jackson" No. 5e9 hung
up far above the line in bad light and Mr. Noorss
admirable Study in the Catskil Valley" No. CO. hung
just too lew while things Ike these. which child can
look at without contempt which 10 thoroughly justified
by maturer students. are hung on the line In the
choicest places and where you cannot shun them you
try ever 50 hard.
An antidoto to ono Of them at least IL found how
lever in the fine picture by Mr.. W. II. Furnsss No.
t25. which hangs close by that mad thing Of Mr.
Lsng's-" "Reminiscences Of Lake Mahopac." II Mr.
Furnesss contribution 10 last years Exhibition was
interesting than this 1t only because 1t repre-
sented matnrer character and not think because
showed more careful hand, or more artistic pene-
tration. Indeed that would hardly be possible for
Mr.. Fnrness Is the Of portrait painters who
gives the very finest promise There has not been
the Academy walls, since We have known them, %
thoroughly excellent portrait that which he sent
last year. AID there is no head ON the walls to-day
which shows such ability No. 425 He seems to be
the only one of our who throws himself with all
might into the task Of bringing out tho character Of
sitter 1t is not possible to avoid deductions
propbeees you look into these faces into which,
moreover you mas; loos for whether or not he fcnnd
them common faces, he never Leaves them So lie has
the artist love Of detail too and though We do not
approve Of his way Of painting 1t, be can make In
[terestng enough. This picture Spartan In Its sim
pliety but. in last years. there were rings and
brooch and an amber bracelet which have gone into
the jewelbex of our memory and will stay there, with
other pretty things.
Mr. Loop has merit too and we hope much from
him. At present hrs work II too smooth and way.
Pie muscle wanting 1t isn't In the nature Of
msr much less Of tie School Comnis variety Of
the species, to look stepped in clm so wrapped
round with exemption from human and troubles
No. 365.
Bat. II tie Academy building were on FIRE we know
he picture We would risk scorching to savsi East
Johnsons "Christmas-. ae" IL Of all the gallery.
the strongest sweetest best We have long held this
name In great respect o. our readers ought TO know
but Cid not know. til now. how much We have In
hin to be proud Of This beautiful picture wil ARE
sure win many hearts that the place Of first painter
OF children in the county viii DO his before the exhi
bition closes by acclsmstion 1t Is whispered that Il
is group Of port-aits and. therefore speak OF Il
here's but with every great work Of art the mere In
divduay is absorbed IN the broader human interest
AID we can enjoy II as an agnstive creation II 10
room in Ncw-Yors City house. II Is after dinner
aad tie soft twilight mingled with the freight glow
makes warm atmosphere about this quietly happy
family Of father mother. and three Children. At Lit
TIE table In tto middle Of e the boy Of twelve
making one OF these newt shioned negro-prppets
dance his ridiculous heeland.toe. The father stands
W Tia Lis back 10 the Gre, the mother loans back
book In hand In her low chair the elder sister leans
upon the table al the further side. They all watch the
puppe. with delight bat be has their eyes only; eyer
and hearts OF all for the little child. the youngest
the girl OF six who stands, sDd looks and wonders
her Iapt soul sitting in her eyes" Her attitude
so surprisingly natural ard speaking that we think VIC
never anything more wonderfully seized All the
figures are excellent; characteristics fay Of life Amer
cln and finest American TO the but the little girl
oh the little girl The artists conscientious care as
wen "a his skill is shown IN tho way the very Puppe
himself Is painted. Were no animate and danced to
please tie child he could lot DO it With more wiz One
faicies that NJ johnson himself must have enjoyed
the toy hugely and indeed 1t Is an irresistible sbsur
dtyl The boys face lie hardly seen; the rips cheek.
The hr neck tie artist lets these promise for the fine
face that is no doubt round tie corner
The picture perfectly drawn, Is low In tone. lower
than wo like; but not lower than Mr.. johnson haotu-
aly hkes but would not for the world have 1t bet
tered If 1t had hundred fants OF execution which
il hasn't its marvellous expression in depth OF ssnfi
ment would easily forgive them all