The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-27
SpIing Movements in Pictures-Mr
Avery.

avery
Mr.. Avery has not Deen apathetic; he has only
been quiet; and now at his pleasant paror gallery
on Filth avenue, above Fourteenth street, are to
be seen dozen new oil paintings, almost all OF
which have just been received from Europe and
none Of which have been publicly beheld in this
country. f. s. Kennedy, the English artist, has
Spanish subject IN which young gentleman
leans against easement conversng with a young
girl, attended by her duenna. The girl toys with
sprg OF Oleander, plucked from bush hard by,
and the young man is so engrossed that he does
not notice the bouquet he holds behind him (ready
Tor presentation when the duenna shall be out
OF sight is being demolished by o nibblng
goat. The distribution OF lights and shadows in
this little picture is excellent and the underglow
OF humor Is expressed with refinement De 10
Brely is represented by French target party OF
century ago, noticeable for the graceful disposition
OF the figures There are two coast scenes by W.
7. Richards; only one Of them, however, that
representing moonlight the ocean, is In his best
and more recent style. Luminous and rich Is
life size figure by 9. l.. Muller. showing a beautiful
woman, sumptuOusly dressed, turning over a vol
ume OF engravngs as she sits beneath a tree
Adolpne de Bouchervlle has two companion pieces
named Captivity and LIBERTY" the 1rst repre-
sents young aud exquisite Georgian wistful and
pining amid the splendid immurement OF a Turkish
narem. She is magnfcently attred Superb cush-
ions support her form. caske OF rich Jewels gifts
from her sensual master, lies open beside her. hut
her fingers forget the flashing gems and her eyes
are fixed upon the memory OF the green gades
and dancing waters she shall see no more. The
treatment IL lull OF patnos. Liberty Is less
SNOWY in It's accessories but delightfully."- CHEEKY
in spirit, representing young girl In the forest
holding in one hand an open cage and watching the
light Of a bird she has just freed. Shattuek has
painted landscape TOR the purpose OF introducing
sheep, but the sheep inferior to the land
scape that we wish his Intention had been reversed
Escosura has an audaciously brilliant picture. A
fine looking woman, with amable and "a Their Jolly
features, sits IN a SNOWY figured dress before
mirror arranging her hair. The mantelpiece is
hung with blue satin ana Ganked by a gaudy
Japanese. screen. Turkish rug Is extended in
front Of the hearth An armchair cushiOnede with
crimson Is partly concealed by a glittering green
satin curtain embroidered with red flowers A
portion OF the scene Is reflected in the mirror.
Few hards but Escosura's could render SO har-
monious this near juxtapOsiti0n OF so many varied
hines. Jaccovacci has Borghese palace Interior
rich and elaborate, and containing among other
features an Italian greyhound very deiicately
drawn. p c. Compile has French interior, paved
with blue, white and yellow tiles. In the middle
OF the noor stands tall and beautiful woman in a
sweeping robe OF velvet, red india IN color, and
belonging to the age OF Louis Trcize. Through the
! window Is seen the chateau 0i FOntainebleau.