, 1874-09-13

strength. The graea and herbage arc put in
with few bold touches, md tho distant sunset
is heavy and lurid, simply forming powerful
background against which to set tho tovorin 6
bulk OF tho DIVING monster. The animal itself Is
painted in the eame general manner,-luee,
coa1se, and se1one. In this way the artist has
obtained powerful effect, and has made his
scene in keeping with the sentiment he wished
to obtain of brute strength and brute fear. The
| sarnc artist on:ributes two small pictures,-No.
50 ?" Herd Of Cariboo," and No. 164, q" Mule
Deer, (which are interesting rather as close
studios in natural history than as artistic stud
| les, both OF them being cold and hard In color.
No. AS,
| "LANpscApE AND CATTLE,
| by Constant Trpyon (dccoased). OF Paris. Al
though thie picture by tho great French artist is
small one, and may escape tho attention OF the
general crowd, no connoisseur should pass it by
without study. OF its Kind tits q perfect gem. The
little canvas is crowded with excellence both in
landscape aud the figures, which arc models Of
| absolutely correct drawing vigorous and char
| acteristlc action. aud perfect finish. There is
another picture by the same artist, No. 27 - Cat
tie IN Pool, Of the same general qualty as the
| above, except TINT the effect il sketchier, and
the landscape more picturesque.
No. lis and No. 24l, ''Dogs Delight and
The Friendly Meal." by q. Eoterman, Paris.
very pleasant little animal-studies. The latter Is
very unique scene. several dogs Of different
breeds aHalting their meal before soup-kettle,
before which monkey sits with iadle IN hand.
! the very personiicaton OF culinary dignity.
No. III.
! 'THE MONDAY REST"
and No. 223. ''The Shephe1 dess. by Techagyeny,
of Brussels (deccascd) Small pictures BY this
artist have been exhibited here before, but mono
60 important these The first represents
peasant resting from bis work aud quafing his
beer by the eide Of his rude plo's. one of the
cattle lying down. and tho other standing; tho
second, pretty little sheperdess, who might
serve for portrait Of Bopeep, with stat and
basket in hand, trudging along over tho sand
hills towards the dintant water, surrounded by
her little flock Of sheep, some Of them meekly
following the denitcd old ram and some OF thom
stopping to nibbe ut the scanty sana-erass. Both
pictures are quiet scenes, and beautifully painted
The latter is especially noticeable, for the faith
fulncss with which the bleak sand-hllls are given
a. well as the lfo-hke picture Of the sheep
No. 272.
"DRooK TROUT"
by n. Holbcrton, New York, q group OF trout
very still aud woody, but good in color.
much better sample Of tron..painting is No. 30,
by s. 4 kilbouEne. OF New York, trout hang
ing from the hook in clump of clover, which Ii
ma5uiticenlly drawn and coiored.
No. 13l, sheep" by Van Severdonk. OF Brus-
sels- This a,tist's sleep are 80 well known hero
that it Is hardly necessary to do moro than al
lude to tho present one. Almost every ono who
has seen pictures q. ali knows the Van Seyer
donk sheep as far Ii he can them
Nos 49, and JAG, "Fowis, by Willis, Of Lon
don. Companion pieces, and very careful and
highly finished sketches.
No. e.
!" A SUMNER PASTORAL"
by Terbockhoven, Of Brussels, very happy
name for this quiet and beautiful summer story
By the Nes.or Of aniual-painters who still in his
SD year labors with a the enthusiasm md ln-
dustry of youth. His pictures arc well known
here, but this is tho largest one that has ever
found it's way to Chicago, and brings out not only
his wonderful drawing, but the expressions IN
their-seemingly c1presslonlcss faces. His keen
eye has discovered what others have faled to
find, namely. that sleeps head differs from
anoth.r as ono star difrcrcth from another in
glory The picture is charming surprise, as
nearly all of his works Which have been shown !
here hitherto hayo been small There Is also =
goat piece, No. 2l1, by the sano artist.
No. 1873, "Cattlo," By Isobbe, Of Brussels. A !
very pretty aud close study of cattlo in various
attitudes.
No. 19l, "Gnme,n br g. n. Caes. OF New
York. very close, still LIE study o. grouse, tho
plumase Of Which Is very delcately and care !!
No. 365, s.Game." By Matthias Leyonoeoker.
A close and beautiful drawing in undertones,
characterized BY very smooth finish:
No. 22S, 1.-The Pets" by 4 i. TAFT, Of New |
York. Il is long time since any of Mr.. Tait's
works have been ecen hero, except in the inoTit-
able chromos. Iu this picture wo have not only
a group OF his iniruitable chickens just cut Of !
the shell but also some young rabbits for their
texture he has never e1cellc1 !:
No. 233 Il Is lie Dead or ONLY Foolins :" by
IT. Holberton. OF Now York; q little canvas on
which the artist has told characteristic story.
tending to bo st>etched out dead on the grass.
On the other side the ducks are holding con-
sultation over the situation, With the prospect
that they will cross, and meet their inevitable
destiny There is fine vein Of quiet humor in
tue work. and goodpalntlns.
No. 224,
"TnE REJECTED"
by ]. II. Deard. of New York, Mr. Beard, who
once had studio IN the Crosby Opcra-House in
the good old days, is we'll known hoEe AZ a dog
painter, and ''lle Iejected is one of his best
The terrier, who has rejected = fawn-colorcd
beauty. sita upon q mat with bit of blue ribbon
about his neck, the very image Of pride and
scorn, while the one who is rejected is sneakins
Of humility. notwithstanding bis gay caparison-
ing, which has had no elroct upon tho scornfal
beauty. There is also aunther picture of his,
No, 3l7, IL Peep at the Coming Danger group
Of rats studying Eome slesping puppies. it be-
specially OF dogs. Mr.. Bonrd stands unriyalcd,
AZ well as in his keen senss OF humor in impart-
ing human chai acterls:ics to them
No. 323, ''Trout," By H. L. Rolfc, Of London.
a beautiful still life study of fish, specially at
very materially from the American trout.
No. 369,
FLEEING FROM THE FIRE."
IN old picture by Adolrh Schreyer, Of Paris,
representing drove of horsos fleeing in terror
from a burning barn. The figures of the horses
Ire very small, but tho action is wonderfully
powerful and graphic. Although an old and
touchdown picture, it is Of the most i'm
pressive and mastery in tue whole collection.
ind should not be neglected The touch and
general handling are full OF life and power
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.
The fruit and flower pieces not very nu-
norous, but, Like the animal-pieces, are almost
excellent.
No. 65, Strut md FlowerB," " bv Van Oss, Of
Dusseldorf, low-toued in Color but the flowers
md fruits are finely drawn, and very gracefully
grouped n5ont 3 large vase. the cool gray Of
which makes an admirable relief.
No. 276. "Crown Of tho Vintage" and No. 76,
Grapes,7 By George H. Hale, Of Now York,
1hn has made q Enecialty md xheaa M |