The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-17
Artists Fund SOciety-Tbe Annual Rx-
hibitiOn OF Paintings, Etc.

tits with pleasure we refer to the works of art
on exhibition at the Gallery of the Society, No.
Chesnut street, opposite the Mint.
meritorous work of art Is always nn object OF
interest to the cultivated mind, but more especially
to US when prodUced bv our own townsmen and
hat Philadelphia has to be proud of her native
lent is demonstrated by the pictures now on ex-
bihon.
On entering the Gallery, the eye is attracted by
rye marine paInting g--No. 81, "The Equnoctal'-
4 y James Hamilton. The sky is both massive and
rand in effect full of atmosphere and truth 1t is
eaulifully handled and one of the finest examples
fgrey cooring whereby Mr., Hamilton has won so
uch renown. In proper light the effect is truly
wonderful. There are three other large pictures by
Br. Hamilton in the second gallery, one of which,
mo. g. shipping on the rbames''-is also remarka.
lie for its fine tone and atmospheric effect, 1t is
tr0nR and vigorous, and in every way worthy of
is fame.
Whilst contemplating Hamilton's arstnamed
icture, small unpretending work. hanging
4 next in line, exercises considerable magnetic power
f over the spectator, No. IL, "Shrimpers" 1t is q
Beach so ne at sunset small group of figures in the
foreground. This little gem painted with the full
and flowing pencil Of e Moran; and while it is full
OF feeling, aud beautiful in Color happily demon.
SIates how little material is required to make pic
ure when the artist is skilled in pictorial beauty,
'has an eve tor color, and q heart full of feeling.
confronted
Moran's large picture, No. "a, "Windmll on Lake
Erie.' This picture IS remarkable for its breadth
4 ard vigor, its decacy and harmony of color 1t s
1ul OF pictorial beauty, abouuding in tender senti
IL ent and feeling. while the cottage and dilapidated
mill are inimtable. Moran, like Hamilton, is repre-
Kented in every ROOM but his best picture in the
second gallery, No "a, Launching the Lfeboat" In
This picture Moran at home for living artist can
8feser depict an angry wave breaking on the beach
In the drawing of water he is always happy-giving
to it whatever OF motion, depth, or Transparency
: Is necessarY-but seldom so happy as this occa-
sion. IhJ composition isias grand as it is original
Xwhi.e the sentiment 1t conveys touches the most
tender chords of human sympathy; and although,
In our Judgment the group of figures in the left.
Inland middle distance might possibly be improved
by closer realization the other parts beauti-
fully rendered thatw inclined to doubt whether
Rhny other artist would have given more of per-
&tection, and left us less to sigh for.
= On each size of MOIan's "Windml" No. 81,
hangs a gem, by Falkner, who, weary of the
Emerald Isle, transplanted himself in our midst
about year ago. Nos. So and So are beautiful
=. pecmeps of landscape art OF the two, we prefer
The latter-"SportIng on he Dargle" (Ireandl. The
coloring of these two pictures is very ex.
cessiyely brilliant, and every touch of the brush
Indicates the hand of master. They exhibit no
weakness, no trace of indecsion no cropping around
for chance effect, but clear perception of what was
desirable andiintended from the first rub in to the
finishing touches Asintimated, we prefer that hang
sng by the door, it being more replete with pictorial
beauty, the foreground painting of which will chal-
lenge the admiration OF the most exacting connois-
seur. Mr.. Falkner being still young man, we
predict for him bright future, his works embrac-
ing those rare qualities that will surely commend
them TO posterity. No. 66, Glen Achlagh"-in the
Large room-is by the same artist, and is equally
well handled. Ithas all the stiffness and solemnity
spch localities inspire; great breadth of light and
Yshade with elaborate drawing and detail. 1t is q
picture of feeling rather than of color special at
mospheric effect To this end, nothing could be
more felicous than the introduction of the humble
cottage on the right as in contrast with the majestic
rural heatherclad mountains the left of the pic.
|ture, where also delighted with reflective
stream meandeTing amid inimitabe roc ks and bou
ders amid which docks and brackens are struggling
for existence; the whole being beautiful piece OF
realization, in perfect harmony with the general
sentiment.
i No. 9, ION the Allegheny with Oil Boats" by W.
! III. Wilcox, is well painted. The water in the fore
! ground is especially pleasing. No. "a. by the same
! artist, is also good
No So, Family Cares" and No. 60, "Apple wo.
man" by d. r. knight, very clever pictures,
well painted, and pleasing in color.
No. 50, "In the Woods" by p. Moran, is q fine
specimen of animal painting good in both drawing
and color and the surrounding vegetation we'll de-
fined The 'Morning Call" in the same room, and
No. &c. MONDAY Rest" IN the second room, both
contain passages of cOloring we have seldom seen
surpassed the latter of which is little gem, the
Ehindquarters of the Pony being especially truthfu
and full OF vitality. No. H. third room, several
studiee of "Sheep," by the artist exhibit both
hne talent and feeling and trait of character pecu-
liar TO himself that needs but little time to mature
and develop it.
Nos. 6S and 40, "Frut Pieces" by Milne Ramsay.
in which both fruit and wine appear to be of good
quality and excellent flavor
No. 49, "The BarnYard Family" and No a.
"Rabbs at Lunch" by L. Juliard; excellent pic.
&fures, well painted and beautiful III color.
II No. 20, "rhe Slave" tsee cataloguel by James
Ferris; good in hight and shade, well drawn, and
Hpleasing In color.
No. 90, "Autumn, ," by F. De b. Richards; pleasing
Mn color, .....
No. so, "wnter," by W. 7. Richards; very good
picture.
No. 67, Mountain Stream" by G. b. Wood Jr.;
well painted, but not pleasing as others we have
& seen by tins artist.
n Nos 81 and 65, W. E. Winner. Pictures that will
no doubt attract attention, aud speak for them-
q selves. ..
Nos. 26 and 81. Portraits by j. B, Waugh, in his
usual sty lie OF excellence. ....
No. 6. "The Morning Lesson" G. @. Lambden.
Z Good in effect, pleasing in cO'Or. and delicately
= handled. No. 20, "Ihe New Knife" by the same
" artist, is par eGoel ence Painted With q pleasing
4 vein of humor, and true to the life. - ..
No. T. Autumn on the Schuylkill," j. L. Will
H Iiams Wen painted, but not very attractive.