The New York herald., 1874-08-25

! privations. Washington. however, succeeded in
sending to General frumbull for supplies.
Trumbul. with military precision, replied
I to the tde-de-camp who went ON this
momentous errand ION such day,n axing the
date. "you may look for our teams ON she banks
OF the North River" When the Day indicated
arrived many An anxious eye wal turned toward
| the road which led from the landing place to the
camp cloud OF dust was seen In the distance.
and then we're heard the cries Of the teamsters
urging ON the oxen which dragged she heavily
laden wagons. A lusty snout went up from the
American camp AZ the provision train approached.
drawing nearer and nearer. a1d Washington, at
tended BY his onicers, rode to an emlnence to wit
ness the arrival of the welcome supplies. This
II the incident represented In the painting.
IL An0rds an excellent opportunity for depict
ing the excitement incidcnt TO military
operations without any Of the narrowing epi-
sodes Of war. The landscape, which occupies
an important part on the canvas embraces
q light, cheerful sky, distant htlls and water,
magnificent tree and trampled foreground made
rugged by hurryng footsteps, all broadly handl ed
and In perfect suoordination 70 the figures. Cross
ing distant hill are to be seen the eagerly ex-
pected teams bringing abundance Of beef and
bread lor she famishiDg army. group OF boya
VINO have outstripped the soldiers In their eager
nesA ars demonstrating ther Joy BY amusing
antics which MrA Aorren has dedtcted with in
finite spirit and humor. Washington occupies the
centre OF the composition and 10 surrounded by
his stsn, among whom are General Hamilton. his
Secretary and confdant. the two Trumbulls tho
Quartermaster General and General Pick
ering. the fsces are taKen from well
authenticated portraits. Tho ofncers are all
superby mounted; tho impatient prancing of
Wsshington's charger, the drawing OF the fore
shortened head Of Hamiltou's horse aud the bold
modelling Of Trumbul's black steed are equal TO
anything whioh has been done by Landseer In
fact, % q painter Of horses Mrs Morreu Is IN
rIvaled. All rhe difncuties OF representing ngures
in the open air have been successfully surmounted.
With regard TO the cooring the lights are all
heavily impaired aud the shadows are trans
parent; the hues OF both landscape and draperies
are extremely brilliant. The composition OF Mrs.
Morrell's pictures b no less remarkable. The
numerous figures are admirably grouped; the diff
ferent plans OF the pictures are we'll preserved,
giving great breadth OF perspective. The princ-
pal objects are well brought OUT and tho acces-
sories, white carefully studied, are kept suLordi-
nate. 1t requires the severest knowledge Of
anatomy, and profound study OF sll the sublimest
principles In AIT, to produce such results. aDoi
Istood looking at them. speloound ana de-
lighted. in company with pale little lady, who
spoke IN . simpie, modest voice to me, as II she had
done nothing worthy OF note. told her that she
was about to win . great ren0wn. IL only wished
please my husband, )" replied the American lady,
gently but saw that something gltttered in her
eyes and her lips trembled ss they smiled.
ue MISS CLRxENrrNA roNPKNs,
OF Washington. u one OF the most promising
American art students in Paris. Though quite
young her hand seems thoroughly trained in
drawing, and q painted study Of an Italian
a ,tad In fbo coIn 40
year attracted mucn attention from its nrm
touch and It's solid covering. She Is pupil Of
Bonnat and an enthusiastic admirer Of his realistic
talent. 's"
MISS sTEvKNsoS-cAssATT,
Of Philadelphia has peen for several years studying
in Europe. or an original turn Of mind, she has
determined to initiate no one, and her desire to
realize her own ideal has made ner wanderer.
Sometimes she has resided in Italy, sometimes in
Spain. but has now returned to Paris, tncurring
the inevitable fate Of al young artists who prefer
to create for themselves new style rather than
70 initiate that Of another Her productions are
often very successful. but It is said that has,
on rare occasions, fallen short OF excellence. All
her works, however. bear the stamp OF originality
| and OF bright promise for the future.
| MISS KATE CAMERON,
OF Chicago has devoted several years to the study
| OF art In Paris. She has made q praise worthy
| number OF copies from the old masters IN the
Louvre; and during the war she was untiring IN
| her devotion as Q nurse in the American Ambu-
| lance She mas now studio of her own. Un her
easeis are figure Of little Italian girl and In
teresting interior. She has also painted some
successful portraits.
MISS sARTAINE,
OF Philadelphia, daughter OF the well known
American designer, Is studying with H. Luminais,
French artist, whose talent is much admired.
Miss Sartaine's devotion to her work and the
marked progress which rewards her application
guarantee her future success.
MISS C0RBErT.
OF Boston, promising young lady, just beginning
her artistic career, is studying both at Chapln's
and at Jullan's. ff o.rr ~ m
Miss Z. J. Gardner, Of New Hampshire, the
young and beautiful girl who carried of the honors
Of the Salon in Paris this year by her noble pant
ing OF "Corinne," Is the bright particular star OF
the French capital Witty, charming, graceful
and gifted. with genus so splendid, having won
name and fame SO early, courted. nattered, be-
loved by the good, honored, wise-it would be i'm
pertinent to praise, and sacriege 10 blame her.
1t Is a happiaess to be permitted to make VOW
from afar OF TO so much talent and beauty, and
then pass on ones way, unnotced and forgotten.
There are doubtless other meritorious lady art
students ia Paris, but as they have not yet ex-
hibired the Salon and have not yet entered their
names at any public studio their privacy must be
respected.
OBSTACLES TO BE OVERCOME.
There are, as have said. many more facilities
in Paris for American ladies who desire to study
art than there were formerly; but there are stlll
difficulties in their way. Ladies are not readily
admitted into the best schools; they are not al
lowed to attend any OF the lectures at the Beaux
Arts not even the sober spoken essays OF M.
Taine. They do 90, nevertheless: for ladies' VINO
are thoroughly bent upon accomplishing purpose
have had their way ever since the world began,
and there are stories concerning certain masquer-
aiding practices that are as well left untold.
THE BEST SCHOOLS.
The best place for young ladies' 10 study In Paris
is at NJ Chapeln's school, In the Rue de LisDonne,
near tue Pare Monceaux. Many EngIsa and