The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-26
PARIS, June II, 1870.

iue heauing OF THIS correspondence COM
prises very extensive field for labor ana research,
80 Wide range that as the critic skins over It from
groove to groove heis led from the beaten track by
one footprint or other to soil which Is lying In Gods
long way or and which when upturned proves
rich In excellent and Instructive matter Thus IL Is
that while In my last letter intended TO pay undi
vided attention to the works exhibited at the Palals
de plndustrie was led to give your readers de-
scripton OF the noral show on the ground floor OF
That building; ana now today, on remembering that
one OF the statues described Re GGulols n,ouyanU
has been purchased by M. Maurice Richard for the
sum oil l00cOf., 1nd that all sorts of marble must
be spoken OF, and firstly turn 10 that group which
Is to decorate Whe facade OF the new Opera House.
IL Is to stand IN the space that has already been filed
by Carpeaux "Danse." This latter production will
retire from public gaze and hide all the indigntes
ithas received within the building The substitute
is by M. Gumery, ana represents three bayaderes.
One OF the figures is taller than the two others; she
delicately holds thyrsus and tambOrne. The
other two raise their arms in graceful circle
above their heads. Some portion of their bodies are
not yet draped but 1t Is hoped no bottle OF ink
will he thrown at them for the whole work is chaste
classic aud admirably executed.
The French public has now for a whole week had
the opportunity ofjudgng the bronze and gilt groups
at length uncovered, on the top OF the New Opera.
We are treated to view OF this edtfce by small
lnstalments at time. Sometimes we are told to go
and look at vast piece OF carved stone that has
come to light at others 1t IL fine piece OF railing
or a cariatide, so that the architect much pitied
GARNER, who Is not Known to exercise great pa
tience has to hear his work criticised by bits-a
great modification unto any man. for the harmony
OF one conception oft depends the ensemble.
The new groups represent colossal Apollo with
the muses. sitting at his feet This group is on the
central cupola and the work Of M. Millet Apollo Is
harmonious attitude. To the right and lett are Lyric
r oGsey anS mo Music unese are me works or ~
NM Millet and Gunery In the execution
OF these stupendous works that they are
heavy; but critics should remember that the nature
OF the metal employed IN such huge proportions tyilt
and bronze) ever does convey apparent heavinass
when looked at from below. I admit that the yt Is
glaring which constitutes the second complaint :;
moreover that bronze would have stood out brighter
against the blue sky; that gilt adds breadth and vol
ume 10 all cast figures But in this the decOra-
tive effect had to be considered; much heavier and
more massive would these colossal groups have APP
pcared II Of uniform brown above all the poly
chrome shades which are displayed on the facade
For the 6rst time figures IN artistic Zinc have
been admitted this year 70 the satbn. The truth is
limitations OF bronze have been brought to such per-
lection that IL Is encouraging this branch OF indus
try to offer the public specimens which render
copies from the masters available unto small for
tunes. Not All limitations, however, deserve 10 be
patroniled Tor any other but industrial purposes.
The only artistic ZINC bronze must BE- treated with
bronze IN II. There three works at the ex.
hlbition which form admirable groups anu are by
Messrs. Comoera and Paul DabOy. The zinc is first
galvanized. then treated with acids and bronze
powder. The finish polish ana color are perfect
that these limitations defy detection, and The econ
omy realized by them "a about two-ihirds.
building in which Parisians so much inter
eSed that they expect II Will be open the public
this summer land 1t VIII not be finished until 1879
Is the new museum at st. Cloud Tor ,evres china.
Here will the famed manufacture iahoratori les
ANA showrooms be transferred II Is true that some
CANA works nave already been carried to the new
ediice. but until the workshops are III full activity
and everything is organized on new footing the
public VIII not be admitted.
The Ceramic Museum, In which will be preserved
specimens OF china from all parts OF the world will
occupy first floor OF the building situated on the
western side Of the Park OF st. Cloud. There are
three floors above ground floor, and each has TWEEN
ty-three windows along the facade; consequently IL
would not be inappropriate to call this the ''Cnina
Palace
A large number Of amateurs in glass and antlo ne
crystal have this week visited lamp which Inc
Viceroy OF Egypt mas left as "A model with manu-
factuler, 10 whom he has given order to make
fifty like 1t. This Arabian lamp hung from the
ceiling OF one ofthe mosques II Is enameed glass
The secret OF Initiating the process or Inc ancients
has been Kept in Venice by family now at
the head oil large business and extensive
works. The representative of the firm in PARIS
assures me that, Notwithstanding the extravagant
prices which this enamelled crystal costs, four
hands are never stopped Tor want Of orders from
sovereigns and milliOnnalres.
He also shows an exact copy Of the famed Comer
goblet thus called because the original belongs to
The Correr Collection, famed museum at Venice.
This goblet Is also known as the "nuptial goDlet,n
aud It was used i'll The fourteenth century as the
loving cup at some wedding celebration. The artist
has painted Ia gold upon azure crystal the portraits
or the bridal pair IN medallions, one each side;
between them are groups OF figures ana fourshIng
araDesIues. Tie great difficulties In the manuiac.
tuie OF enamelled glass are correct design the pac
ing OF color the preservation OF the ustre
o. gold and proper proportions Of each substance
with their capacity to stand furnace heat These
slrke the reader as being very great, and
has refused to accept tile or five
hundred thousand francs in payment for this goblet,
and we all know that this artistic queen OF the Adr-
ATTIC Is not wealthy as she was wnen golden rings
were thrown in her waters anu she was the prOudest
bride Of Europe.
While talking of pecuniary difficulties must not
omit that the city Oh PARIS would like TO be thought
very badly OF indeed and put dearth OF money
ward as an excuse Tor many Shortcomings. We may
all remember how poor Barren Haussmann's artistic
tastes stigmatlzed last year and what seepess
nights he spent over the budget. In consequence oil
his incapacty TO make both ends meet ana MS love
for bouevards he mad to leave the preectoriai char
| and the work he began for Others 10 hnisn. Among
the vluperated arts he used to patronize hort-
culture. Since he has retired from public life our
walks and strawberries show very mean appea
| ance, and the people ask for exotcs. They are
| told such Things cannot be Afforded now per-
| sonal power Is stopDel-the public can have
annual plants, and forth; but their clamor against
| the baron has necesstaed economy. The art OF
| Nominations too, mas TO he discouraged; too much
has been spent on pylOtechnic fea5; If edIHceS
required to Hare some one must pay The following
| know why the new project has every other gas gh!
put out after ten down some Of the outer faubumgs
1
| shines; are we to come to this f SO 1t viii be chi
tvating the art OF love making, and poets viii cost
| more to keep than gas pipes, which are so seldom
out Of order.
As there is still so much to be said about the salon
OF 1870, Will hasten TO convey the impression pro
duced on French artists by American exhibitors. II
is that they getting wonderfully and will sooI
form strong body to combat with IA peaceful Du
strenuous endeavor for front places. There are nc
| less than thlrty-lve works signed by American ar
lists at the Palas de rndustrIc, and with but few
| exceptions evidence Is here afforded that they will
take high positions IN the career they have chosen
The great point gained 10y them Is visible striving
after that perfection which art knowledge has laugh
them proceeds from the observation OF nature orti
fed by study and labor. None OF the Americans
here studying do their work lesurey; II is all har
ness and palnstaking with earnest research.
As am on the subject OF encouragement TO artists
VIII say pdssdIt, that one OF the great npedi
melts to be guarded against by administrators ant
directors Of national academies is precisely theu
tendesSy TO confine talent within prescribed limits
to centraZc and thus fetter down. instead OF actinl
az wise fathers do with their Sons by initiating then
gradually into higher atmospheres and even wide
circles An administration may pc patern3l, still
comprehensive. What II the bird VIII meet decep
ton and disappointment, what IL he do caus
this TO be felt and he do net brn
| hat