Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-12-20

NOTES IN THE STUDIO OF H. L. TATNAIlL.
The friends Of Mr.. Henry L. Tatnalf watch
with much interest," the progress made by him
in the art of landscape painting, and feel no
small pride in the excellent and conscientious
work which is being accomplished in his cosy
studio at the foot Of Market street. At almost
any hour of the day, they are wont to drop in
upon the artist, and accept the friendly privilege
of admiring or of criticlsing both his finished
and unfinished work.
During the present month, Mr.. i. has been
engaged upon three or four pictures, which are
probably superior to anything which has yet
left his easel One of these il a marine view,
entitled. Evening at the Seaside" painted for
gentleman in Philadelphia. 1t is nearly fin
isbed, and possesses some of the characteristics
of a Hamilton picture, having bright sunset
reflected from the waves. There is brightness
and dash about the picture, evidenclng free
handling and bold treatment. We think it one
of the most valuable paintings that Mr.. L, has
| yet executed
But the most delightful piece of landscape art
which we have seen in this studio is the one an
| titled, early Morning at the Old Ford" This
| is an 1926, painted for Mr. ]. H. Head, and is
| a real gem 1t is from quite a new study of
| the artist whether borrowed or original we
| know not and ia worked out with much freedom
| and grace. The ford is in the foreground CROSS
ing little stream, with the road is beyond, ,reced-
| ing quickly from sight behind aclump Of trees /;
/ beyond that the landscape stretches into wood
| lands cultivated fields, and charming groups OF
/ foliage On the left, the stream, somewhat ex-
| panded, winds by yerdant meadow, which il
akirted by belt Of young timber in its spring
robes of green. The whole is lit up by morning
/ light the sky being touched by the hues of the
sun which apparently will soon rise upon the
scene This picture, as work Of art, may ant
| NAV not be equal to others Of MIR. Tatnalll
paintings, yet we think most persons woule
rather hang it in their parlor than any other YET
executed in this city. L. r.
Another landscape worthy Of special mention,
Mr. II. has finished for Mr.. j. NJ. Pusey 1t i
called Strangers Hollow on Catawissa creek.
1t is pleasing picture, and thought by the ar
tits to be his best landscape:
During the past fall Mr.. I. executed the fol
lowing pictures, (mostly 22x96) -
"Sdnset on the Beach, sold to gentleman
| in Philadelphia
Autumn Bay Scene" sold to Wm. Candy o.
this city.
"A Rocky Stream, sent to Chicago, Ill
Landscape, 12x20, bridal present.
Solitude on the Beach, sold to DIR. Hustor
of Coatesville.
'sSunset," unfinished. -,
Landscape sold to H. f. Steele, Coatesvill
, | Pa. "a
''Bay Sunset, and landscape, for Philemm
: Chandler, Of this city.
1.-The Drive upl the Brandywine, now on o.
I hibition in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Tatnall finished his first picture, an Sx1I
Il in February, 1871. and had realized by the i
- of April 1872. the net result Of his labor wit
the brush the neat little sum Of $lO56 co. W
think this will do very we'll for gentleman VIII
carries on a large mercantile business, besides
and who only paints as pastime, inspired by
love of the artistic and beautiful.
g There ia real charm about Mr. Tatnalrs pi
q tures and we do not wonder they are popula
g Perhaps he will complain of our writing Il
N notice, but it is part Of our duty to chronic
y the process of Art, and to congratulate our Pc
A. pie on the SUCCESS Of Wilmington artist.