The New York herald., 1870-06-13
Art Gallery.

We subjoin, with permls sion, a communication we
have received containing some practical suggestions
on the present subject Of interest all lovers OF art
the erection Of Museum Of Art In our city.
A acknowledgement from picture of the yacht
Dauntless, by M. F. H. De Haas. 1t Is with much
pleasure that we announce the publication of the
excellent chromo-lithograph, to which we alluded
last week. from painting by Mr. M. F. Ii. De Haas,
OF Mr.. Bennett Jrs yachr the DauntlcsS, published
by GOupn Co., under the title oil
THE QUEEN OF THE SEAS.
The general interest which has been awakened on
both sides oil the Atlanc relative to the several
yacht races which have taken place within the last
two years has sufficient to elicit considerable
care and attention in the production OF work Of
art OF this kind which apart from its excellence as
such, appeals to all as associated with an occasion
In which we have just cause to feel some national
pride and satisfaction, that all American yacht has
accomplished what none other has yet done and
shown herself fully able to compete with those or
natonsaready famous for It's eliiaence In all manly
sports both on sea and land.
The painting itself is one which combines several
OF Mr. De Haas best points as painter The action
throughout the picture is excellent. The waves,
crested with the red rejection OF the setting sun,
are thrown into that free and vivid action which 1t
has not been the good fortune OF every who has
crossed the Channel. probably fully to appreciate.
The sky, brilliant with rs evening glOries, gows into
deep red and golden glory as 1t nears the horizon;
over II some storm clouds, broken and dispensing,
heighten the effect OF color and distance by their
soDerer hues and gr0tesque FORMS light and SOFT
mist rises from the waves in the distance subduing
but not 0bscuring the outlines OF the cliffs that bor
der the English shore These Dover cliffs stand
forth, rising from the with that peculiar mel
lowed yet distinct effect Of objects seen at distance
over water, which Is here very feelngly given. in
the midst Of this beautiful scene, this beautiful har
mony OF power and grace, Is the yacht, the Daunt-
less seen for moment she silently, almost, and
swiftly sweeps along past the Dover coast followed
by her companions the American yachts which have
accompanied ner on ner voyage.
The representation Of the 'Queen of the Seas" is
admirable as she floats gracefully and lightly on the
waves, with every canvas spread and filed with the
evening breeze-a living challenge OF the right to the
title she bears-the Dauntless. The disposition OF
the light on and through the various sails Is very va
ried and felicitOus ON some the blue sky above
falls, tinting with It's own delicate shade the white
canvas, while through and on Others the warm
lignt streams, lighting them up with the wealth Of
gorgeous colors OF which the sun at evening is ever
SO prOdigal. group OF fishermen with their boat
relieves the monot0ny Of the foreground, without
moment weakening the Importance OF the main
idea. The whole picture Is most artisttcay con-
ceived and wrought out with a genuine understand.
ing and feeling which does infinite credit to the
artist who has invested with the poetry OF color and
sentiment what might seem 60 be a somewhat pro-
sale subject. In passing word Of credit s due to
the photographers, who have really very faithfully
chromoed the picture, and in many respects with q
surprising accuracy OF color. The effect OF the
vas might have been much better in the proofs we
noticed.