The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-22
FIN { ARTS.
Great Sale Of Fine Paintings-Fifth
Sale of James S. Earle & Sons
B. Scott, Jr., Auctioneer.

tion of b"autY IN artistic FORMS 1t standing
joke that Americans regarded all streams be they
never so eauhiu and al waterfalls, however grsnd,
as much water 10 yer; and val6ed The unduating
landscapes at so much per ac-e. We can wei afford
to look back history, short as it H. and chal
enge the word to rival the great works OF u.etu
nrt that have sprung from the brain Of our skilled
artisans. Many OF those leYiahau aud exquisite pro.
duct Ons are themselves works of art OF no ordinary
merit Ihe Louvre or Royal Academy has not a
more magnificent picture than the revolving cylin.
ders of Hoes Fast Press, the less noisy but quite
as important cotton gin OF Whitney. We fancy
that there is vast amount of poetic suggestion IN
the nimble needle OF the sewing machine or the click
of the electric battery,
But IN that rose-colored and shadowy region
which we call the Fine Arts, comprising painting,
sculpture engraving, photography and their cog
nate and kindred branches, we are not lar behind /
our European neghbors. The artists of Europe
have recently sent of tho best productions of
their ar ISIS to TINS countrY and find here as just an
appreciation and as remunerauve prices as in any
of the older nationaltes. Our art education, like
all our life, has been pushed forward with energy,
and we have become experts and coBnoisseurS while
yet in minority. Good pictures are real edu-
Gators of the people, and as sucn should be
couraRed in Every grade of society.
MIR. james s. Earle, the well-known dealer in pic.
lures ano works of art visited Europe during the
past summer, and while there pure based large
number works of tie highest style of art, which
are now on exhibition IN the east galleries at the
Academy of Fine Arts. The collection embraces
specimens from the schools of Berlin, Munich, Dus
seldort, Amsterdam, Brussels, Darmstadt, Paris,
London, Arnheim, together with large number OF
fine compositions by native artists. 1t will be recol-
lected that all these works were selected by MIR
Earle in person, and the collection is monument to
his taste. The catalogue numbers 157 pieces, and
in average merit they will compare favorably with
any that have been disposed of In this country for
several years.
G.. Hoguet, one of the most popular Berlin artists,
contributes thirteen compositions, part in water
colors aud part in OIL the largest of which very
Viv and impressive marine, entitled "0G Brest,"
with view of the light house. The foreground Is a
quiet sea, with odd looking skiltully located
tor effect. Nos 81 and 3S are companion pictures,
representing a summer scene III Heliog and and the
cliffs near Hayre These exquisite in design and
trlsh and thought to be the very finest Hoguets
IN this country. The "FIsh Market at Lyons" and
the "Market Day at Ghent" in The best style OF
this artist, but his finest in this collection is the
rugged scene with its peculiar coored rocks
OF Normandy. The water all imbued with
his best spirit
Carl Hupner, of Dusseldorf, presents a picture
which will be popular in this country 1t is stall
he goes to join his regiment in the Union army. As
an episode of the war it will command the
and admiration of our art buyers. Mr. Hubner was
among the first of the German artists to appreciate
the dramatic feature OF the great struggle and his
pencll has heretofore Leen employed upon kindred
topics. The picture bought directly from the
artist for twenty-five hundred dollars IN gold.
very large sized upright picture, five feet three
inches in height, by Kawassey, is one of the most
A. .1la.. ATo,,A
Morra in the passes OF the Alps. The noble subject
is handled with masterly touch The Alps as a
general rule, have been done, but this purely
original, and will be recognized by all who have
been beneath the shadows of Mont Blanc. In
coloring finish, and perfection of detail this noble
composition scarcely be surpassed, and he will be
q fortunate individual who comes into possession
of it; its price IN Europe two thousand dollars.
Little Red Riding Hood" by G. Bosch, of Dussel-
dcrf, is charming piece of colOring, The little glrl
meets lhe wolf a sequestered spot the forest.
and with nfantile Innocence makes friends with her
dangerous neighbor. "Litte Red Riding Hood" is
mar, e OF perfect grace: the light is managed
to bathe her completely in an atmosphere of beauty
The subject is rte but it will remind all of the story
that haunted our childhood
C. KneghofT, of Quebec, has two fine pictures
called respectively "Ihe Farmers Return" and
"The Shedding Party" which give the observer a
very correct idea of Canadian life in winter.
One OF the gems of the exhibition is the borders o
'Como" by schicht, OF Munich. The piece is simple
in composition, but rich in colorng. glimpse OF
the lake through woodland scenery betOkens a rare
and face of the brush.
Very Irish and very beautifully conceived and
executed Is the "HarVesting Scene in County Done
gal," by Mr.. Faconer, recently of Dublin, but who
has located for the present in Philadelphia If this
new artist susains himself in the production of such
pieces as these he will not be long in building up
brilliant reputation.
Hllemacher, of Paris, has two beautiful little pic
lures illustrative of Partisan life the Bouevards.
c. BOsseT, OF Dusseldorf, exhibits 'rhe Flower
Girl" and "The Little MIX Dealer" fine studies
from lie, ably and carefully studied.
LondermaD of Dusseldorf, gives us playing In
the Sun very bright and funny subject pencil, ed
with intelligence and skill.
Horguies, OF Berlin, has a rather small but very
elaborate picture called "The Bird Fancers,' which
is greatly admired for fine drawing and delicate
effects.
1.-TWO Dogs" by Bosch, Newfoundland and st
Bernard, arc singularly hne specimens OF animal
painting
"Ihe Proposal of Marriage" by Jordan, of Dus.
seldorf Is a quaint old rustic scene full OF humor
and nature. bashful youth has made application
for the hand OF the young damsel, who sits aside
quiet but evidently interested party The good
dame is engaged with the father, presenting the
claims of the youth with much apparent earnest
ness but with nconsiderabe success, If his counte
nance is to be taken as an index.
nc. Lasch, of Dusseldorf, presents the Future
Dauqhterin.Law," which is a remarkable WORK
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