Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-04
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show that the world is outside of this
sleepy bower, so sleepy that bird has
ahghted on the basket, and another trips
near by on the ground, there
being no human eye there to
frighten them away. This is a very pref
ty conceit of the artist, perfecting thereby
the security and repose of the whale. A
long avenue, with thickly interlaced foliage
overhead, leads the way out of the woods,
and gives a fine perspective to the other
wise rather close picture.
PAINTINGS.
The collection Of oil paintings is beyond
description in single notice, embracing
over one hundred, many of which by men
of eminent genius, are of great value and
beauty. Among these may be mentioned
the following: one large portrait by Rein
hart, Of New York, costing $500, and
owned by Mr.. Frank Bissick, of this city.
Another picture of great beauty is that of
the Chocolate Girl" purchased in Dres-
den by Mr.. Bissick at a cost of $50;
OF many pictures which we have seen, this
certainly ranks among the smoothest-the
cOloring is so exquisite, the blending so
GRACEFUL and the harmonious arrangement
of its various detail so uniquely wrought,
that it was hardly possible to believe it an
oil painting without a close examination.
The picture represents beautiful maiden,
with blue eyes, dark eyebrows and blonde
hair, bearing a tin waiter on which is set a
cup of chocolate and a glass of water.
A pink cap with blue ribbon and lace
quilting covers all of the head except
enough to show the hair over the
brow and behind coarse lace
veil falls around the neck resting on the
shoulders and hidden further down by the
arms, which are bare from the elbow. A
silk saffron basque, water-colored silk, and
a white apron are made to harmonic very
finely; the face is that of beauty itself, and
lends something of the marvellous to the
painting. '.Kit KarsOn's Last Shot" is also
very much admired, because of the
true idea conveyed. Kit KaTson,
mounted on a frey steed, which
dashes onward at full speed, as
he has just fired his last shot at party Of
pursuing Indians, who are seen in the back
ground, at a distance. One of the number,
pierced by bullet, is seen falling from his
horse-Kit KarsOn, his rife not yet placed
in rest, has a mingled look of triumph and
intense establishment on his face. The
clouds, the grass, the Undulations of the
prairie ground, the well preserved geomet-
rical proportions of horse, rider and Indians,
give this picture claim upon our appreciation
In the art gallery we find variety of
paintings and portraits, contributed by
George Dury, W. Cooper and r. Macy.
The collections on exhibition by these gen.
tlemen add very materially to the attrac-
tiOns on the upper promenade.
THE PRIsMATIC LIGHTS,
IA low ac+a-
ablaze last night, and presented beautiful or
nament. Mr.. W. d. Gentry yesterday carried
fifty cups to the Exposition, and will make dis
play of
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT
to night. This will attract large attendance,
and is well worth seeing The brilliant light is
dazzling, and the streets will be lit up several
hundred yards around the building.
THE FOUNTAIN
will be in full operation to-day, and when the
cascade is going will be much admired. Owing
to the strength OF the feeding steam pump, the
cascade did not work suitably last night but will
be in proper order to-day.
THE HORTICULTURAL GARDEN.
This part of the Exposition affords pleasant
resort for the young people who wish to be
among romantic surroundings. But the large va
rety Of rare and valuable plants so tastefully
ranged in the enclosure, the pure air and the
sparkling water, render it place pleasant tothe
visits OF every one.
THE FoURTHDAY.
To-day will bring many to visit the Exposition,
and we hear that several parties from neighbOr-
ing counties and cities will be present. We think
it advisable, certainly it is desirable, to |
have the streets in front of the Exposition sprink
led The dust has become very obnoxious, and |
will deter many from visiting as they would like.
The following is tO-night's
MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
1. Overture, CaliptO di Bagdad.
2. Dream of the Ocean (waltz.)
8. Reverie.
4. Selection from Somnambula.
5. Home, Sweet Home