The New York herald., 1870-03-14
ART NOTES.
Photos and Cbro,no,.


been received at Goupil's gallery. They are, we
believe, quite new to the public. at least on this
side OF the Atlantic For one or two years past, In
several Of the principal cities OF Europe. immense
progress has been made In this department OF aif.
Photographs OF architecture and paintings have
been carried to great perfection. TIE present So-
lection consists chiefly OF those from drawings by
the great masters i'll the galleries Of Europe. 1t
seems almost supernuons to dwell on their value
They have been produced with every care, some OF
them giving even the color OF the original drawing,
80 that one wonld scarcely realize that the work
before them is photograph a. oil. To tho student
they wiirbe Invaluable enabling him to understand
both method and manner Of the artist. Great credit
Is due to those who enable us In this way TO study
understand ana enjoy ard to art studies, hitherto
entirely beyond the reach OF any but favoredfew.
An exquisite work from the easel OF Mr.. Il. Il.
Church, the result webeeye, OF his recent studies
In tho East, 4.
THE MOUNTAINS OF EDoa.
Besides that accuracy OF detail which character
ties this artist there Is variety OF tone and color
throughout the whole work most fascinating at once
In It's harmony and diversity.
Far away stretoiesa shrubIess desert. In the dis.
tance Is o group Of rugged mountains nood Of
sunlight streams through the parted cliffs. group
Of figures relieve the foreground. There are the ee-
ments, grand and simple, wrought out with q deli
cate thoughtful care. which the artist inspired with
the poetry OF color. has employed IN the compost
tion Of this lovely enIogy on the work Of God.
The feature which. more than any other, proves
the existence OF the true spirit Of art is the percep
tion Of the beautiful IN everything; In even what
seems not so to many. To few is It given TO per-
cciye this To fewer still Is the power given to show
It to their fellows. The highest encomium seems TO
have been passed, then. when 1t Is said that the
artist has, as through the witchery Of his genius
the barren scene, that becomes beautiful to
others as 1t was to him.
The Americus club house on Long Island Sound
forms the subject Of very credtabc picture by Mr..
Louis Lang. The artist has most ingenousF made
subject OF interest TO few most Interesting to all.
The pretty white house peeps out from groups or
fresh green trees over the water, whereon lightly
float the white sailed boats. The finish especially
does infinite credit to the painter and betrays the
touch Of one thoroughly acquainted with his work.
''INNocEScE,' A cnR0Mo
recently published by Snedeccr, Is from a painting
by Mr.. J. G. Brown As n chrome this work IS ex-
tremely good ana faithful to the original. slight
deviation from the precise tone and color in one or
two cases is probably an excusabe fault, as It is
trlnnp. IL Is difficult to separate the chrome from
tae original IN regarding this as work OF arr.
This time q figure ana face, which nave accom-
panied Mr.. Brown IN several ra,nbles through the
realms OF Imagination, having already done duty as
hope, puts on Gr Of light garment which not more
than meets the e2gencles OF the case, ana with the
aid OF strong side ligbt represents innocence The
face Is well done, except an lnjudieious arrange.
ment OF light aad shade. The expression Is good.
There is considerable feeling aud proper sentiment
In 1t. Unfortunately, the picture somewhat reminds
one Of another innocent young lady, whose suffer-
touchIngly mmortalized by another celebrated
painter In his admiration OF straw wcoioredhaIr the
artist has gone somewhat further than could be
iegttfmatey required Of him. and has most conscen-
tiOusiy rendered not only the color but the orn and
substance OF straw. It IS true, however, tnat thus
chrome Is vast improvement on the miserable
works with which most Of the picture shop windows
are nlled and which even notice would be nattefy.
MR.. JAMES FAIRMAN
very kindly opens his studio TO invited guests
two or three evenings in the month. He has num-
ber OF works finished and in progress which seems
TO indicate that at least is not one OF his
shortcomings One OF the most preentlous and least
successful OF his works is representation OF the
BATTLE AT FAIR OAKS.
II seems somewhat strange that any one would
undertake such q thankless picture, having IN mind
e y S eneaa to Wander over YARDS Of Can
vas where a great subject Is treated IN harmony
with Its Importance; 1t IS beyond endurance to
score OF incidents with several hundred men,
are. crowded into small space OF some
cston the artist has doubtless attained In this
work. but at the complete sacrifice OF strength,
power and unicauon Of interest. IL may be granted
That the pIgmy figures lifeke portraits, and we
admire the keen satire; II may be that not one Of the
aaaa sSe s mngn ISe Snc
point on which to centre Its interest," In hopeless.
wandering effort. Photography may pe an art.
Certain IL s however, tnat art IL not photography.
very yellow sunset with some very Transparent
trees encirced IKE saints with n."so, = called
to what the artist has, from what he has not,
done.
'PLEAsANr RIVER vALLEY,n
q work which, although unfinished. has consider
able power. IL shows what seems TO De the artists
strongest pont-a power OF generalization. IRONS
foreground In shadow, thrown by some mountains
appearing III the picture, the vast scene IN the
valley beyond lies mapped out In harmonious masses
OF light and shade The artist mas some scien.
which any one may not have the grace TO
comprehend. He has, however, grasped his subject
rs whole. His conception IS good. lt Is not un-
common fault to paint large pictures in pieces one
part-not unirequently tue most important one--is
more interest," or with which he may be more fully
ACQUAINTED. Mr. Falrman, however has IN this case
which cannot but be appreciated
sPALLETrgu ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY.
The first anniversary Of the ARTISTS Association
'Palette'' was celebrated at Allemannia Hail. East
Sixteenth street, IN very graceful and somewhat
original manner. In spite OF the upfavorabie wea-
ther there was q very good attendance. There was
Art co our shores al rather an cary date and called
.The Power OF Art" composed and arranged by Mr..
George Hess. Inc play consisted OF a dialogue be.
tween Columbia and Art illustrated by several tab
leaux vlvants.
arrival of the lustrious stranger, one disposed
even to pardon the aDacnr0aism which placed a
fully developed Columbia III all the glory OF past
revolutionary Stars and STRIPES, In prophetic
contemplation or the landing of Columbus, IN CON-
pany with the pretty blonde pilgrim who, notwitt.
standing her home Is the whole world, was casting
about Tor new residence, nnd seemed to have very
nattering predilectons In favor OF North America.
Nor was she any wise dsconcerted at being asked,
point blank, with refreshing simplicity. who she
was and what she was good for. The dialogue was
carried on wthsgreat energy ana seemed thoroughly
appreciated. The taDieaux were well arranged,
though laboring under the disadvantage OF an nju-
dicfous disposition OF light.
The hall tastefully decorated with productions
OF the memDers--those representing tragedy and
history by Mr., Kunath, and that Of poetry by Mr..
Glenn. Wust being quite creditablc. At the conclu.
sion Of the play the hall was cleared for dancing,
ana later q very bountful aud comfortable supper
was served.
The association though as yet in its infancy.
seems TO have accomplished much, and deserves as II
doubtless actually POSSESSES the good wishes OF all
who desire the further development Of true arIlstc
taste amoug ua
ART IN EUROPE.