The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-10


The movements among the European artists for
the relief OF Chicago is making satisfactory pro-
gress; but owing to the late day at which the pro-
ject was started and the many difficulties TO be-
overcome the works cannot be placed on exhibition;
before April or May. Most Of the paintings gwen,
by the Dusseldorf artists are ready to be delivered
to the American committee as soon as 1t shall have
completed Its organization. Another cause OF delay
was owing to an EFFORT which was made to obtain
the admission OF the works free Of DUTY. AS they
are presents given for
A CHARITABLE PURPOSE,
and, as we understand. given absolutely and with.
out any reserve, are Of opinion that the strin-
gency or the tariff laws might be relaxed In this
matter, II 1t could be done without injury to the
interest OF the revenue. The appeal made to the
Secretary OF the Treasury. however, proved unsuc-
cessful as shat fnnctionary was stern and unberd-
ing. HIS views were that the admission Of PANT
ings duty free being contrary to the law, he could
not authorize it, and tho works which foreigners
contribute for charity must De taxed before the
proceeds can reach those whom II IL desired
to succor. This may be good law but It 10
certainly little harsh AS the Custom House folks
are not unused TO compromise, we nope tney VIII
nd way to reconcile their well-known respect for
the laws OF their country and the interest OF the
revenue with just such generous treatment as they
offer to
MILLIONAIRE sMUGGLERs,
whose little peccadilloes cost the nation 80 very
many hundreds OF thousands every year. We would
strongly ADVISE the committee who have charge OF
this matter to study carefully the evidence ELECTED
In the Custom House investigation, and request
some OF the merchants who display talent IN evad-
Ing the payment OF duties 10 accept position on
the committee and give to the cause Of charity the
benefit Of their brilliant, II somewhat
QUESTIONABLE, GENIUS.
In relation with this subject interesting Incl.
dent has transpired which illustrates at once the
liberality and patriotism Of the French character.
which 1t Is so much the habit nowadays to decry.
MIR. Derby, who Is well known to the art circles Of
our city, desiring to add additional interest TO the
collection shortly to be exhibited for the benedt OF
Chicago, wrote to Mr.. Delhante, well known |
patron Of art in Paris offering to purchase one OF
the most important OF Meissonier's paintngs-'rne
Retreat from Moscow'-for the sum OF 100000
francs IN order to place 1t among the Chicago coll
lecIlon but the patriotic Frenchman Declined to
deprive his native country Of one OF the best OF her
favorite artists works. but, as proof of MS
with the Chicago sufferers, he authorized Mr.. Der
by TO put him down as subscriber In the amount OF
five thousand francs. The following correspond
H. w. Derby OF this city, and Mr. Delnante Of Paris,
which Is worthy OF publication -
NEW YORK, Jan. IL, 1872 /
DEAR sIn-Yon will doubtless recollsGt my calling
for %s made ~ Sss
aware Of the going on S
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p to . GSi sS m sd OF BE-
pay loo francs fSr i: need mot remind you isa
nss nc b. sss n. an the soH %S Ss Of s
widely extended than By exhibiting grand work Of his
Yours respectfully, Ii. w. DERBY.
To this Mr.. Derby received, the 2eth OF Jan.
uary, the following characteristic desparch:-
&c ,snS o Of snos MsopiT
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'''' :.rnE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW"
cor Gallery, where an excellent chrome Autograph
OF this important work is on view. The compost.
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es Mne S SSoTssf a9ss stan 81 sa o
and w0rn.out look tells the history OF this memoir
able Even IN defeat r artist mas made
In which we cannot trace any depression resulting
from the disaster which mas beiallen his army.
and well worthy OF the reputation OF MISSIONER.
Several more attractions have been lately added to
| this gallery, among others a charming marine piece
by De Haas-"Grenvile, on the Coast Of France"
II is one Of the most pleasing works we have ever
| seen after this artist. 1t Is cool IN color and
| EFFECTIVE IN COMPOSITION.
witteridge contributes one OF his remarkable
Western pictures, IA Scene IN the Rocky Noun
tains' In which there s much poetic foliage James
| Hart gives us little landscape gem, with cattle.
pensated with delightful cool grays and that sense
or atmosphere which this artist succeeds in mpart.
| ing to all his works. The rush OF slghtseers to
| GOUPIL'S GALLERY
Is constantly attracted by GerOme's and BriOns pic
lures The former work, especially, exctes the adj
miration OF the visitors, who are struck
| with the suggestiveness OF the picture
| and the absence or that physical horror
which great painters Ike Rubens failed eliminate.
| Few who have seen ''rhe Descent from the Cross"
| In the Cathedral at Antwerp can ever forget the
glory OF that magnificent composition; but when
they come to compare the physical appeal which it
makes to our sense OF pain with the delicate and
MYSTERIOUS SUGGEsTIvENESs
OF Gerome's picture they forget the charm OF color
and the grandeur or grouping OF Rubens 10 pay
tribute to the higher fdealism OF OerOme. Cabauds
beautiful "DesdemOna" sufYused with tears divides
the honor Of the public homage with
more pretentlOus rivals. It Is full OF tenderness
and regretful sorrow, untinged by any selaccus-
ing crime, that II irressttDly attracts public SYM
pathy. MODERN Italian TART Is represented by q
brilliant example OF Pasant-"Market Morning In
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES displays great brIlllancy OF
color and discrimination In the composition. Nor
way sends one OF her beautiful moonlight scenes
bv Alp Walberg. VINO paints strongly but with
very exquisite feeling. THIS gallery will reray
visit.
A POSTAL GRIEVANCE