The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-10

any American painter can put into his Work, and
that gives dignity to his most careless perform
ances. The two pictures in question are muddy
in color for Mr.. Hamilton seems incapable of |
painting with clean palette, bu; they are
imaginative, and Imagination is a quality that |
excuses faults of style and execution.
Mr.. Z. Moran, our other marine painter, con-
tributes only series of proofs of lithographic /
drawings. These, however, have many charm |
ing qualities, and their small size should not |
prevent their receiving examination.
Among the marines entitled to special n office |
is beach scene by Mr.. Robert Craig, which he
entities "The Verge of the Salt Flood, from |
Tinlon Of Athens. To say that it is an excel |
lent picture from the brush of amateur
would not be doing it justice, as 1t Is entitled
10 rank with the best works of its class in the
exhibition. Mr.. Craig is a pupil of Mr.. f.
Moran, and yet there is but little trace OF that
artists style in this picture. On the contrary, 1t
would easily at first glance be taken for the
work of Mr.. w. T. Richards, but on closer In
spectioR it will be found to have a character of
its own that is distinct from the style of the last
named artist. There is a slight hardness in the
drawing of the waves and a woolness in the
foam that are not exactly nature, but with these
exceptions the picture is one of great beautyiand
of remarkable artistic merit
! While referring to amateur work, a word of
praise may be besto wed upon landscape
"The Head Waters of the Delaware'-by Z. f.
| Mackay, which, considering that it is not from
the brush of professional artist is highly
| creditable performance.
! Professor Schussele contributes a canvas Of
goodly size, filled with carefully-painted figures,
| representing "a Fair near Strasburg, Alsace.'
! This picture is in Professor Schussee's best
| style, and is one of the most attractive works
he has lately exhibited.
From the brush of Mr.. d. r. Knight there are
three pictures entitled "Ihe Maid of Honor"
"The Rsformer, and cold Letters" The first
of these is a charming study. The young lady
sits with a certain prlmHes5 but all impression
of wait of ease or stiffness is done away with
! by the sweet, half-smiling expression the artist
! has given to the countenance. the background
is somewhat formal and its red color is not alto
getber agreeable, but with these exceptions the
picture is very pleasing one. "The Reformer"
is a strong life-size study of an old mans head,
and "The Old Letters is bit of sentim 9nt in
Mr.. Knights best manner.
Another fine figure study is the 'Sailor Boy"
by Mr. George w. Petit a suggestion from
''Childc Harold" The head and hands of the
figure are beautifully painted, and the head is
finely expressive. The other portions of the
| picture are too black.
Mr.. E. D. Lewis has several works which do
not differ materially from ninety-nine out of
every hundred pictures he has painted for the
| last ten years. TBey show talent but no study,
and they nigh be considered good if Mr.. Lewis
had never before painted anything like them.
They are entitled "Cienfuegos and the Trinidad
Mountains" "The Cambria, and dome Island,
Lake George"
From the easel of Mr.. J. L. Williams there
are couple of landscapes, entitled "Lake
Avernus and the Island of Capri" and "Lake
Lucerne and Mount Pllatus," which are chiefly
remarkable for the pearly atmospheric effects
In which this painter excels.
Mr.. F. De B. Richards exhibits four land
scapes, which, with the exception of a view of
'The Valley of Hasi, Meyringen, Switzerland" ="
are not remarkable for merit. This is hard in its
outlines-the greatest fault in Mr.. Richards
style-but otherwise 1t is a superior work.
Mr.. Joseph John has two pictures angelic
Messengers" and Beautiful Snow" which are
characterized by certain semj-religous senti-
mentalism we do not like although it has its
admirers. Both of these paintings are exc
cuted in the delicate aud careful style for which
this artist is celebrated.
Among the landscapes is a very beautiful BIT
of woodland by Mr.. w. II. Wilcox, entitled
"The Trysting Place." and couple of clever
works by Mr.. 7. j. Fennmore, representing
'A Scene on the Juniata" and "The Banks OF
the Sace," which are worthy of attention.
"Signing the Contract" from SCOTS "Bride
of Lammermoor" by 2. f. Wharton is an am
bilious performance, in which the artist has
somewhat Overestimated his strength. The
painting in the background is meritorious, but
the figures are badly drawn, and the whole work
lacks tom.
Beware" by Mr.. A. G. Heaton. from Long
fellows poem, is good in expression, but it is
hard in outline and crude in color.
Mr.. Heaton has scarcely done himself justice
in this picture, and a couple of pen-and-ink
drawings by him, entitled 'The Sleigh Ride
and 'The Great Dipper," have much more
merit.
The sculpturesque branch of art Is represented
only by several portrait busts in terra-cotta by
Mr.. j. obermeier. These are very spirited, and
the portraits of Professor Longfellow and Daniel
Dougherty, Esq, are excellent likenesses.
Among the New York pictures moet promi-
nent are "a View Among the Black Hills" a
strong, vigorously painted landscape and 'Flre
at Sea, piece of freight and moonlight
effect somewhat similar to the "Mount Vesu.
vius" OF the same artist by Mr.. A. Bierstadt.
There is little refinement in these works. but
they are undoubtedly eff ctive.
Mr.. De Haas contributes fine marine sketch
entitled "Sunset after tn. Storm" which ia one
of the best, If not the best, of his performances
that has lately been exhibited in this city.
Mr.. 8. j. Guy exhibits beautiful specimen
OF manipulation, which he designates "Pre-
pairing for Roast" 1t represents a youngster
making a fire for the purpose OF cooking pota-
toes and the picture, both In gubiacf ard n,