National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-24
GEMS OF ART.

CHARMING LOCAL SCENES ON CANVAS.
In the handsome shoH-window OF Markriter,
No. $50 Seventh street, several beautiful pictures,
p9rtrayiug familiar scenes near Washington, are
now displayed to the admiring gaze of thousands
ofpassersby. s
The first in interest. rs in our Judgment it is the
first In beauty, is a view on the Potomac from the
Chain bridge, looking down, by Max weyl. This
is really charming picture, exquisite in concep-
tion rich in colOring, and faithful TO nature Our
own 1eagtiiGi PStSIse is brightly pictured as 4
with majestic forest trees, and skirted with ro-
mantle landscape views. One familiar with the
scene can readily imagine that he Is standing at
they dash over the rocks and listening to their
weird music. The sky is chaTmingly sketched,
and with its soft sunshine, deep azure and light
feecy Clouds throws over the picture phase Of
heavenly beauty. In gazing upon this brilliant
little gem Of the artist, one can easily realize the
truthfulness Of criticisms by Intelligent observers
who have Travelled in Europe, to the effect that
not even the fair skies and smiling wales Of Italy
excel in beauty those that mark the scenery on
Scarcely less beautiful is the view on Rock
ersek, near Oak Mn cemetery, BY the same
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silver thread, soTtly murmuring through It.
Grassy slopes. IuXuriant foliage, sweet wild
flowers aud cinging vines, with bright, blue
ssiuTss y tEs Bsaafa as
There Is also q little gem, by Poole. being q
view on hock creek, near the old burnt mill.
This presents several OF the characteristics Of the
two former pictures, and is q remarkably we'll
executed sketch Of q familiar spot, around which
most OF the school boys OF ashington and George
town have rambled when fishing, hunting, black
berrying, or "gong a-swimming." In design
and eolorng this picture is very beautiful, and
highly ereditable TO the artist.
These excellent representations Of well-known
home scenes should be purchased by and kept IN
possession Of some Of our patrons Of art and no
doubt VIII be so soon as they are seen by those
who, while appreoiating their merits, have the
means to secure them
A pleasing picture Of Rockaway Beach, by Har-
ten, may likewise be seen in Markriter's hand
somely-Ornamented window. Within his elegant
store there lie q very captivating picture, by Ho-
Venden, entitled ''GrRndnR's Second Sight" The
venerable grandmother, seated near her work.
table, with her lovely grnndchld standing near
and threading the old ladys needle, presents q
very charming domestic scene, true to nature
and conveys touching Lesson Of home affection
The figures, 60 POLITICALLY illustrative Of Age and
Youth, with all their appropriate surroundings,
tent critics highly extol this picture 80 happy in
conception apd elegant ip finish.
In Markriters attractive showcases are some
very hne imported porcelain paintings In hand
some Swiss-carYed frames. There are charming
sketches Of the Madonna, the Turkish Girl. the
Power or Music, Morning, the Virgin and Child,
Beatrice, cherubim, (sfter Rafael and Heaven,
SSaru, r,,.-cs.ntinR an angel bearing o child to
the realInt Of glory t ~ these I,,tLe gems are
copied from works Of the great masters.
II Is well worth visit to Markriters to see any
Of the ReAuiIiS FIXTURES over which We have thus
luTriedly glanced, ..