The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-20

of art Chrcmos have, ~ we think. been sneered
at and upJustly disparaged by some protcS'
sional critics, apparently for no other reason
than that they are cheap and popular; and, on
the other hand, they have been too extrava
gsntly praised by persons who have not sum-
client art culture TO give intelligent opinions
with regard TO their real merits and defcien-
cies. Some OF the manufacturers OF chromos
TOO. have laid themselves open TO just censure
by i'll advised attempts to initiate the hand
ling and texture OF oil paintings, and thus do
ttroying their genuine characteristics. We
think that chrome Autographs are entitled
to be judged on their own merits, the
same as other wo, ks of art, and we
believe that they are better calculated to
awaken an enthusiasm and cultivate q taste for
art than any style OF picture that has YET
been produced, and on this account, II no other
they are entitled to the consideration OF art
critics. There are comparatively few persons
who can afford to purchase original paintings
or who have sufficient judgment and taste to
make the best selections, even IL they have the
money. 1t would be better IL those who have
the means would always purchase original
works. and thus support ana encourage our
hard-workipg artists, but a good chrome
is of more real value than poor
painting, and IL will do more towards cultiva
iipg correct taste for art. Prang, of Boston,
has published q NUMBER Of excellent works
although he has not yet succeeded in equalltug
the best European chromos. He has made ant
is making, decided Improvements, however,
and he is ambitious To make his productions
worthy of she highest commendation. II Mr..
Prang would do awsy with his embossing
press, and not attempt to make his chrOnlos
any thing but chrOmos, ne will dsarm much OF
the censure that hos been directed against him
srd Will be much more likely TO succeed In the
objects of his am bition.
Other American chrome publishers have
produce crediiable works, and q little picture
entitled Goods Acre." after Miss e. Osborn, by
Faconer, Quincy g. Son. No. TOT Broadway,
New York. which has recently been issued, Is
q sin pie and touching little picture. Two chill
dren with an umbrella over them protec-
tion against the drenching snow and sleet, are
passing through a graveyard. Toe coloripg IL
subdued, and the various details well rendered
This picture is designed to illustrate Longfel-
lows well Known poem:-
like that anc 'ent saxon phrase, which calls
The burial ground Coos Acre It is jusi;
II cUneecrates each grave within It's wallh,
Aud breathes benison DER the sleepip dust
Coos Acre Yes that blessed name tmparts
Comfort to those who in the grave have
The seeI that they had garnered in their
Their b. cad of lfe alas! no more their own
Into It's fuIrows shall we all be cast,
IL the sure faith hat We shall rise again
A. the great harvest when the archangePs
Shall winnow, like a fen, the chaff and grain.
Then sh all the good stand in immortal bloom,
In The fair gai dens of that second birth;
And I,1. each bright 6los ON minsle It's perfume
With that of flowers which never bloomed
on earth.
With thy rude ploughshare Death. turn up the
sou,
Thls is th, field and Acre of our God!
This is the place where mn man harvests grow!