The New York herald., 1873-01-22
ART MATTERS.
Artists, Fund Society Pictures,

Artists Fund Society Pictures.
AS We intimated yesterday the pictures now on
view at the Somerville Art Gallery, and contributed
by the members OF the Artists Fund Society In
aid OF that fund, are not so numerous es they
usually are at these annual exhibitions, but are
sufficiently interesting to repay visit The exhi-
btion will remain open ana free to the public until
Tuesday evening next, when the pictures are to be
sold at auction.
Three pictures. by the late ]. F. Kensett add to
the interest Of the display. They are: "a Water
fai,p "October Afternoon" and ''The Close OF
Day"-all OF which evince that fidelity to DETAIL
that accuracy and delicacy, that harmonious treat
ment and that chaste feeling which are among his
stronger claims to admiration, and which entitle
him to be deemed an Interpreter and not mere
imitator Of nature.
''On the Beach," by w. Whittredge, is charm
ing representation OF labor and nature 1t shows
workman plOddlng home along sea beach lit by
the early moon. One of his chiuren he carries,
with his tools, on his shoulder; another walks be-
hind him. Further back trudges the faithful little
dog, while the largest Child, boy, marches In ad-
vance. suggestion Is implied of the restlessness
and tireessness Of the ocean contrasted with that
grateful repose which is sought and won by the
weary lab0rer
A. W. warren has two companion pictures, one
other, "scene Near Malaga" The same element
ID common to both-a deep and evenly blue sky.
unshadowed by cloud, in contrast to the white,
warm soil.
J. G. Browns '.Dif1cult To Get over" represents
young girl crossing brooklet on the natural but
somewhat precariOus pathway formed by the
smooth stones prOtruding from its shallow bed.
The sentiment is intensely 'Brownish," and the
picture deserves rank among the artists happier
efforts.
"a Chamber In the Elz Castle, on the Mose,le.u
by Alexander Lawrie comprises view of an old
fashioned chamber, abOunding with quaint acces-
sories and containing young woman resting IN
the deep embrasure of a window. whence she L.
looking out
d. Huntington's "Beatrice" is very lovely
head. The eyes are melting earnest and affection
ate; the lips lavish in those curves which denote
warmth and love, and the expression is spiritual
ana at the same time sufficiently sensuous to kin
Ole the gazer into an emotion less abstract than
that OF mere reverent admiration.
J. d. Barrow's "Scene on Long Island Soundu is
notable Tor the effect Of sunlight rejected full upon
Edward Gays "sprng" expresses something Of
the vernal tenderness OF that season.
"Gone TO Sleep Over It," by Charles F. Bauvet
represents an old man, his pipe and his grog close
at hand, browsing away In the act OF attempting to
David Johnson's lake Champain, near Essex,n
though by no means the best picture that Mr..
Johnson mas painted is not deficient In his
pleasant pecuiarities. jaunting party occupies
tne summit OF huge rock In the foreground to
the left and in the distance light craft are OBJ
The "Mountain Laken of r. W. Hubbard intro.
duces US to one OF those soft and fairy like scenes
which lake, embosomed ansng mountains, is so
potent IN c0n]urlng up.
Vincent Coyer's "The Late John F. Kensctt at
h@s ms Last Sunmers Work" is instructive chiefly
recently and suddenly bereaved New York OF one
OF her favOrite artists.
IN Mr. Lawries Cascade in the AdirOndacks,"
realizing as 1t does, at least small proportion OF
what the rose-cslor DISORDERS Of that region have
SAID about some OF Its most fascinating haunts.
'.Who Are. Your" by N. II. Beard. is one OF those
unique pieces OF animal portraiture by which Mr..
Beard clenched his reputation. His infusion of
human significance into the social amenities of the
lower animals has latent and pleasant smack OF
Darwin.
The vitality of s. R. clifford is felt in the manner
in which the god-tnged clouds and their reflections
IN IN the the waterare painted in his 'sunset-Foot Of
Eastman Jonns0n's Family Cares' will probably
attract as many admirers as any other picture in
girl seated alone In busy abstraction in the nur.
sery, mendlng one OF her dofs frOcks. Dolls of
various descriptions lie around. naked doll
sprawls upon the moor; q nondesCript doll (proba-
bly, naughty One) hangs suspended from one OF
the rails OF an adjacent chair fashionably dressed
doll Is within reach; doll evidently awaiting her
toilet lols ina large chair and doll OF magnified
dimensions occupies the lap and the needle Of Its
John Williamsons "Chenango Valley is remark.
able for the denseness given to Its closely painted
trees.
sunset" by Charles Parsons, is a brilliant study
in color, orange and purple being the prevailing
hues.
Depth and distance, and russcty foliage and
hardy scrub growth find expression In David John
sons Palisades"
A. T. Bricher's "Sunrise on Salisbury Beach-Tide
Coming Inn has about 1t an emphatic flavor Of SAT-
water and seaweedA A wave. washed beach is
shown with dashing surf and crested breakers.
Mr. Williamson Is again strongly represented in
his spanish Melon"-luscious, rich and melting.
{he swell aud updulation OF the water are finely
Indicated In Fishing Smack the Schelett Coast
OF Holland" by NJ. +. II. de Haas.
In summer Afternoon In Alaska" with its
serene and shining water reduplcating tie low
Vincent Coyer contributes novel subject.
romantic nook. hung with the rich and delicate
1estoons OF tropic foliage, is discovered In "a
southern Bayou by T. A. Richards.
Brstols ''The Cove-Twilight," to which we
alluded day or two ago, finds welcome place
here.
In whittredges Seaside Homep the title OK.
presses the theme to perfection, and the sentiment
uttered B that OF peace, security. comfort and
freedom.
'The Pasture" by J. w. Casilear, is one of this
delightful artists quiet and rich and happy land
W. j. Hennessey's "spring Timen shows the
blossoming OF orchard trees and the fragile green
In c. P. Cranch's 'Torre del schiavi, Italy," the
large. free slope OF the verdurous undulations Is
gracefully rendered
BUMSTED BACK TO HIS HOME
william H. Bumsted on being released from the