The New York herald., 1870-06-05
ART NOTES..
Goupil,s Gallery.

vary charming lot OF pictures have been lately
ceived by Mr.. Knoedler, doing credit aiike 10 the
Judgment and good taste in their SELECTION fcr whch
two qualities this gallery has assumed and main
tanned very Justly high position among the art
repositories of the metropolis. The greater part OF
these works are of the French school, and by paint
ers several OF whose names are well known. They
are painted with all the care and study, feeling and
vvacity which, even in medium artists, are so cha
racteristic OF this school.
One OF the largest and most important is picture
vERNET LEcoMTE, "L'ALMEE,"
strong and lifelike representation OF one OF those
far-famed Egyptian dancers who have already figured
SO often on the canvas and In verse. The figure IS
standing against column OF Moresco workman.
ship, iazy and distractedly regarding her gunt On
the noor lie some gay-colored cushions, from
which she seems to have just risen. The background
rs formed by q subdued colored wall decorated with
arabasque figures, against which the brilliant figure
stands forth in bold relief. The figure itself is the
incarnation OF eastern luxury and sensual beauty.
The deep red lips, the low brow, the dropping, lam
guid eyelids, frlnged with the darkest silky lashes,
and beneath which, half closed, the smouldermg
ares OF passion CLEAN forth-all speak Of luxuryof
the senses. The action easy and in harmony with
the figure. The flesh of the face and neck Is supe-
rior to that OF the arms which Is somewhat too
chaky. The costume is all that an Oriental imagina-
ton could devise OF gorgeous color and costly
fabric. fhe light blue vest with the goldenclothed
girdle and the gorgeous scarlet skirt, enyeop the
1.-THE and beautiful figure adding the beauty OF color
to the graceful outline The whole costume Is care
iully ana wen studied, most truthiully and eiec-
lively rendered.
Before leaving this picture one remark is due TO
the credit OF the painter on what seems to us one OF
not the least merits OF the WORK. He has evidently
painted what he intended. The execution 1uy re-
azes what the subject leads one To expect. He has
leehngly and truthfuy rendered what he evidently
thoroughly understood. One may not like the sub
ject but the fault then is not Of the painter but Of
nature ITSELF in this case. into comparatively
simple subject the artist has infused a spirit and
feeling in perfect harmony with and explanation Of
his work. which no one, would seem. can fail to per-
figure in every respect almost entirely different
nom the foregoing IS by
BouGuEREAu, STUDY OF ORIENTAL COSTUME.
This Is another work which, without any preten-
sion, simply aims at the representation OF something
perfectly understood by the painter and which he
succeeds admirably in conveying to the beholder.
BRuN, PUPIL OF cABANEL.
The central figure of this picture is beggar girl,
with bag Of rags and basket on either side. In
the distance are two figures coming from masque-
rade; the one man, with his grotesque masque
turned as II IN conversation with his companion,
shawl thrown over her gay masquerade attire, the
nature OF which her blue satin slippers and roundly
moulded leg leave US to conjecture Nothing could be
more touching than the beggar girl as she looks
ON the observer with her sad, worn face,
and her deep-clrcled, pleading eyes, with
sombre and scant, tell story with which her DARK
wistful hook Is IN perfect accord. The TWO figures
tawdry borrowed 6nery, are melancholy Comment
on the 1eeting pleasures Of an hour in strong con-
trast to the stern and quiet though forcbIe and
silent rebuke OF want and suffering. The lesson in
the picture Is well taught. The grave little figure
with its pathetic appeal, cannot fan to convey the
idea the artist has SO well conceived. The didactic
element and the pathetic may be somewhat too
strong, but The charming manner in which they are
presented most forcibly appeals to ones sympathy
and feeling.
'.THE HUNTERS STORY" By sErTZ,
IS one Of the most charming ttle specimens OF highly
finished and characteristic painting we remember TO
have seen Tor some time. A Tyrolese hunter has
come into small Inn, and sitting by table, Is re-
counting his adventures to his host and several
fun OF animation In his recital The iisteners with
rap attention. are, with varied expressions on their
faces absorbed with interest The harmony Of the
picture is admirable throughout, and the manage.
Dnent OF composition shows thorough understanding
and power Each figure is fe-like, with Its separate
character and individual expression. Every detail
is wrought out with wonderful care and precision
For the admirers of the Old butch school, with its
minute detail and feeling there seems bat little left
to admire i'll this excellent little picture
''THE ANSWER" BY BISHOP,
figure seated at q writing desk shows considera-
bic force ana breadth Of painting. There is also
very graceful sentiment and excellent feeling IN the
rendering & & Of II; The light shades are generally,
pretty little cabinet picture s figure OF a lady,
with cat, by Artz. The prominent feature, which
Is the drdpery, Is very eXceuen DOth IN form ana
material
little gem is the picture of "Lacquey," by
Zamacois, which is fun OF mis- usual humor and
Iul, skiTu finish. very excellent Merle has been
received also, replee with the tenderness and pathos
which render that painters pictures SO charming
and sympathetic. We also caught glimpse OF
snow scene, "The Russian Sleigh" by Shreyer. We
have not had time TO notice these pictures as they
deserve but hope TO give more careful examination
when they shall have been placed on exhibition,
which will probably be the early part OF next week.
DE HAAS 1.-THE QUEEN OF THE SEAS"
cr,.rh +hn snfM 1y,na yllnr havra
been enabled TO see q proof sheet OF the chromo.
lIthograph from Mr.. NJ. +. Fl. De Haas picture OF
Mr. J. G. Bennett, Jr.s yacht, the Dauntless, and
which chrome has been given the title OF "Queen OF
the Seas.n The publication OF the chrome was by
the house Of Goupil d Co., and has been very
cevery rendered 1t will be issued during the week,
when shall be able to notice it at greater length.
A strong picture, by Thomas Hill, of Boston, re-
presenting the " Morning after the catastrophe of
the Wiley Family" was placed exhibition to-day
Saturday. and will be noticed hereafter.