The New York herald., 1871-11-08


Mr.. Kensets brings back from Newport where he
spent MS summer, large number OF charming
skctches Indeed, fear Mr. Kensett has lett yer
few beautiful bits about Newport for his brother ar
tnsS almost merit 10 be called pictures. One little
study OF group oil rocks With some cedar trees,
Newport bay being seen IN the distance, quite cap
tynted us II will mako O delightful picture. There
are there quaint studies OF rocks and heath, with
their contrasts OF grays and browns which are per-
brown changes to red and crimson, and purple, un-
I'll tho colors seem to glow, and Mr. Kensetts
under the changed condition. We have exquisite
little combinations OF water rock ana heath, which
tell US at glance Of the artists intimate sympathy
mrs. M ]. walter brings back a number Of inter-
esting wood studies from Warren county, New jersey
care and correctness In the tree drawing quito
charming. In color they are very good, and mosses
and rocks are truthfully rendered.
Mr. w. Hart is at work on large study Of cedars
In landscape, with mass Of American Ivy twining
round the sombre.looking trees. Though tins paint
the brilliant coors OF the ivy contrasting strongly
and TOO suddenly with the sombre foliage OF the
cedar; but as exhibiting curious freak or nature,
the artist Is perfectly Justified IN introducing it
into his picture. which is otherwise q pleasing
ARTIST to the chicago relief fund. HIS New Eng.
land Pastoral" more considerable work, which
es mas - vS we Il quiet
banks OF sluggish stream. The sentiment OF this
composition q exQutsltely peaceful and tho pros.
to be strong and well harmonized. At present they
want bringing out but Of course that will be RENE
died IN time. Mr.. Hart devoted his summer to wan.
dering IN the Keene valley in the Adirondacks and
brings back sketches OF the Au Sable River sThe
Giant OF the Valley" and diamonds Pondh emb0-
Mr.. Tait Is painting scene in the woods, in
feature. He has finished an interesting picture of
."Our House In the Wilderness on the shores OF
MI. Miller has sufrlciently recovered from his
severe illness to resume his exquisite painting OF
photographs, which he has MADE q specalty re-
tanning ali the correctness Of the sun drawing, ana
adding to 1t the freshness aud force In color OF tho
miniature painting.
picture for presentation TO the ARTISTS Committee
Tor the relief OF chicago, which he names "Inslde
the Eastern Point OF Gloucester HarDor" 1t is strong
tree studies on the right Of the picture are excel.
ently rendered, and display careful attention to ma
turc The CLASSY texture OF the tranquil waters the
harbor has been very successfully treated. A go0d
deal OF correct cloud feeling has been introduced In
the handling OF the sky; but we should like to have
seen more decided modelling In the cloud forms.
"Lone Beach, Gloucester Harbor,n is . picture OF
aoout but promises to be even more interesting
from an art point or view. The foreground is 0ccu.
pied by sand and rock, and blue sea extends away
SKY is clear Just necked in the distance with light
masses OF white clouds, which seem 10 loat across
tho canvas. The nobulous feeling Of the cloud
ana the cooT Is dde and a1sssa on s
A suit has Just been commenced In the Superior
Court OF this city BY Mr. Norton Bush, artist
through his attorney, Mr.. J. r. Dos Passos. against
in the complaint that the libel appeared in the
B1dget Or run and, under cover OF criicislng the
landscapes OF Mr. Bush. severely attacked MS per.
sonal character. Twenty thousand dollars are
claimed for damages. The case excltes much In
terest among artists and critics.