The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-15
Fine Arts.
BRADY's COLLECTION or MEMORIALS OF THE RE-
BILLION.


Europe. There is perhaps interest attached to
these memorials in the Old World than here; but they
should not be permitted to leave this country Take,
for example, Bradys Photographic collection OF the
prominent men and the interesting Of the
This pictorial record valuable that ought 10 be-
come the property OF the public and be retained In some
public institution, where like good book In public
library, the people at large could always have access
10 IL We have heard that the New York Historical
Society disposed obtain IT, and Il would be
ceent idea but the Society 70 be rather slow about
1t. Would 1t be well for the Chamber Of Commerce.
which institution identified with the leading inter-
OF the country, purchase this collection and place
in the building which they contemplate erectingr
This would be very 1T place for It, Or the Commits
sloners Of the Park might make II most valuable addi
ton the Museum the old arsenal In the Park At
all Mr.. Bradys valuable pictorial library should
be retained in public institution and should under
no circumstances, be allowed to 20 10 any foreign
country
DERRY aALLERY--"AFTER THE BATH" BY KELLOGG.
After many years sojourn in the East Mr. Kellogg
turns to New York, bearing with him introduction
and testimonial OF genius far valuable than the
autographs OF all the crowned heads Of Europe and the
hussuimsus, from Mahmoud himself down 10 Abdul
Mcdjid This Oriental picture is study for the anaio
and colorst The princess just dropping asleep
behind with refreshments while the other who seated
at her mistress feet holds up finger In caution The
form Of the Light of the Harom is the best specimen
Of foreshortening have in New York, and the
most fastdious anatoms find flaw In the proper
tons The Hesh has not the cold hard marble appear
that we lind Ia similar subjects, but II 10
warm and glowing Mr. Kellogg has successfully
tried a daring experiment which few artists
would attempt The crimson curtains over the
divan throw the upper part Of the body
into shadow, and yet the flesh color is not In the
slightest marcd by 1t, but preserves wonderful uni
fornity throughout An air Of lasstude Is perceptble
and the ruddy cheek shows the effects OF the bath The
henna on the eyelashes and brows is decatey penccd
The colorng presents the startling contrasts, all
harmonizing, however in an admirable manner The
bead and nsel work the slaves cap highly finished
These are the mere outlines I sc:esseres g. ss picture
But 10 sppreciate il as Whole and faithful COPY OF
Oriental life il must be seen We have been too much
accustomed In New York such subjects treated In
a meretricious absurdy gorgeous manner, and this
great work of an American artist WILL doubtless, exercise
beneficial influence in this department Of art IL Is not
necessary make flesh color look az If was attooed In
order give life and artist to be better
aware of 1t than Mr.. Kellogg At
GoUPIL's
a large pointing entitled 'eThe Bison Bull at Bay by
Hays has replaced De Haas splendid marine work The
shaggy patriarch Of the herd no farther and turns
angriiy the pack OF yelpIng coyotes, whose sharp
and rcd eyes through the grass Of the
prairie me fatal arrow Is Sunk to the head in his SIDE
AID the Sou0s OF blood dripping from h's tongue
Next comes the magnificent Gamba collection Of mod
ern European paintings mt this
STUDIO BUILDING.
Here VIC can compare yerboeckhovens nimitable
Of Hava0 taeha
"a Belgian Winter Scene" by the former artist exhibits
his powers in new light THE Convscscens," BY the
great Florent wiIems is ono Of his bshmsking works
The lover bends over his mistress with an air Of
tender solicitude, and she looks up with confidence
and love. The little girl Is watching them
both with intense interest Young Joseph Lies gives
US u vivid idea Of the suferings OF the
Professionals under the cruel Duke OF Alva.
Edouard Frerc and his alter ego Duvergcr. introduces
domestic and rustic scenes Of unexaggeated
truth and exquisite simplicity AIRY schefcrs portrait
OF nCsria" and 'Christ and the Three Mays" well
deserving Of attention Psssan LAmbinet, Gerome and
schlesnger divide honors In the rest Of the colec
ton They wi be sold tonight and Friday by Messrs
Leeds n Minor, At the Studio Building. Al
sSEDrcoR's,
Mr. John stokes exhibits admirable specimen of por
trait painting The views Of Fort Sumter, which have
been already described the HERALD still 10 be- scen
here. Of the choicest specimens OF r Richards
landscape and still life paintings exhibition al the
DUSSELDORF GALLERY.
and will be- sold on Saturday by Messrs Leeds
Miner
soxERvfLLx ART GALLERY,
At this popular gallery very hnc collection OF paint
ngs by leading arsts both American and European Is
ON exhibition to-day The names Of Church, Bierstad',
Cole, Hart, Nehlig, Huntington, Eastman Johnson
hal
n'"S'S'' ~ i ~
Iroyon, &c, tgure conspieuousiy in tns oonso'oh
.od nLcturc nv IN. celebrated artist
"'so ""'' '"iP'~ P"N' ~ "
Louis Robbie, Is another ar tive feature me eocc-
a.. in ~ -, - ~ o,a and ,aa ~ ,,ts ,noo,b
tion VIII DC soin on 'he "a ana %oo " 'n's "on'"
arrangements