The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-28
ART NoTEs S.
New Pictures-The Summer Retreats Of the
Artists-The Bale Statue.
WILLIAM II. BEARD


profusion OF foliage and flowers, and Is enlivened by
three monkeys, TWO OF whom exhibit all the charac-
terstics OF the Simian tribe, while they lsten-he
one with look OF protest the other with fond ma
ternal pride-t0 third, who Is manIfestly their or
spring. Notwithstanding his diminished tail. COM
paratlve hairessness ana increased resemblance to
the human species. The young monkey is ewpounding
the theory OF progression. illustrating 1t triumph
antly by the tadpole and the frog well az by his
own Of development superior 10 that OF MS
progentors. Darwinism has provoked no better hit
tnaD this clever and artistic caricature, winch has
been successfully reproduced IN printing ink by the
Photo Printing Company, superintendent by Mr..
T. Bierstadt.
THOMAS GAYLORD,
youthful artist, of extraordinary culture aud
promise, has received a commission from Mr. +. l..
Davenport TO reproduce, larger scale, the
admirable picture Of 1.-The Dying Clown,n which he
recently completed. Mr.. Gaylord VIII shortly visit
Europe for the purpose OF fulfilling this aud several
other commissions. 1.-THE Dying Cownp is a work
which in theme and treatment would have delighted
the late Charles Dickens. Excellent in drawing and
rich in color. 1t tcs Its story with pathOs that
sheds a solemn light the contrasting grotesque.
of the characters and OF this company
of strOlling actors. The costumes, by the bye with
their elaborate fidelity to those worn by Italian
pantomimists In the seventeenth century, offer an
exceptional interest as am archaeological study.
But the charm of this thrilling scene behind the
scenes s In the deep human interest with which ir
Is invested. The clown, suddenly seized by death,
has fallen INTO the arms OF his wife, whose
towering grief is shared not only by his daughters,
attred as Columbine and Cupid but also by Harle
GUN and Pantaloon, his comrades. -shif;er,
who had been sent In haste for the DOCTOR ~
coming down the stairs IN the background
The doctor himself. by an involuntary gesture
betrays the fatal fact that he has arrived
too late. But even death must not disappoint the
inconslderate, exacting public before the scenes
ana one OF the actors has already been Obliged TO
turn from the heart-rending spectacle, replace IN
his cheek the paint which tears had washed or and
be ready with fresh quips and qurks, jokes and
bes, soon as the curtain shall rise again. for the
play must go on. "Such IS lfc,n despite OF death,
on wider stage than that trodden by the players.
| ADoLpH voGT,
whose sudden death by smallpox in this city last
February brought grief to large circle OF friends,
is the subject OF touching obituary article in late
number OF Ste'cGI'ts MONTHLY published at st.
| John n b. Mr. vogt, who was born on the 29th OF
November, 1912, at Lebenstein, SAKE Meiningen,
was brought to America by his parents when he
was only three and q half years old At the age Of
fifteen he began to attract attention by his paint
ings. He studied at Philadelphia and afterwards at
sided in Montreal, where his memory is Affection
ately cherished. He had returned from o second
visit to Europe but few months previous to his
untimey death In New York. One OF the hest speCi-
mems OF his work is now on exhibition ut the Boz
gardus Gallery, on Broadway.
CARTER
has had fresh opportunity to CRAFTY ms loneliness
for religious pictures by comm ission from lady
resident in this CITY TO paint an altar.piece for
chapel which she intends to build In her native vii
lage in Duchess county. The heads Of the principal
! figures In this painting have considerable merit,
although that OF Our Saviour IS invested with more
gentleness than power. and Is surpassed in dignity
by that OF the Patron Saint Of Paris"
MARSHALL
is still bravely at work upon the picture OF Jesus
Christ to which he Is devoting his fullest energies
and the best years Of his life To aid him In his
ambition OF making 1t masterpiece that shall en-
body botn the revelations Of Scripture and the de-
veopments of modern thought and research, he has
modelled a head Of Our Saviour In style Of which
many professional sculptor might well be proud
FRANK MANLY
is making medallion OF Rosettl's BLESSED IA.
moze"
The blessed Damoxc leaned out
From the golden bar OF Heaven
This happy subject is treated in way which already
promises work superior TO any previous produc-
tons OF the plucky and persevering artist.
WORDSWORTH THOMPSON
has gone 10 Croton Falls, in New York State and
Will visit the Adirondack region later in the season.
But he has wisely determined to return subse-
quently to his rich original field for art, the scenery
Of North Carolina Georgia and Eastern Tennessee,
the Switzerland Of America.
ROWLAND
is at Dumping Pond, Conn.
IN ia brfd N IA I'M
is ske,ching in the Catskills.
T. W. MARSHALL
has left for the Adirondacks.
j. O. EATON
devOtes what time ne can spare from portrature TO
the completion Of three great "Types OF Woman
hood-tne Oriental, the Greek and the Christian"
". II. CHASE,
a young aspirant from the West, has lately finished
q fruit piece OF marvellous artistic beauty. More
luscious grapes melons and peaches have never been
displayed on the canvas or an American painter.
Mr.. Chase halls, we have been told, from Ohio,
which seems to be at least very good place for
artists to come away from. Eaton, Powell, Girls
void, Whittredge, Ward, both the Boards, Mosler,
Matthews, the four brothers Frankenstein and their
sister, Sontag and dozen more all hail from OHIO.
WILLIAM HART
has nearly completed an american PASTORAL full
OF the charming qualities which distinguish his
landscapes A few cattle Will enlven this view,
which combines the distinctive features OF Berk.
shire scenery, offering meadow and water and the
shadow Of trees as marked In their individuality
as portraits Of persons could De-the elm the ash,
the oak, the but0n.ba and the res. in clusters de-
lightui in both color and form, ana through the
suggestive glimpses OF roof and spIre awaken
Ing the avarice Of social pleasure described by
shenstone often experienced by passing travel
ler
CONSTANT MAYER
Is very busy with portraits but neglect the
important work illustrative OF noble New York
charity, which he viii probably complete for ex-
hbition in the fall.
ROBERTSON
passes most Of his time Albany engaged In
making portraits OF ocal notaDIlities at the state