The New York herald., 1874-11-13
ART MATTERS.

Moran exhibits his 1rst picture OF this sea-
son. "Scene in New York Harbor," at Schaus'
Gallery. II is one of the most important cam
vases that we nave had from this excellent
artists easel for some time. Like the celebrated
marine painters OF Holland Mr.. Moran Is contented
TO paint scenes from common life just as they pre-
sent themselves every day to the ooscrvant
Making use. however OF that power OF selection
and composition which raises the work Of the real
artist above the painful Photographic efforts OF
men whose Ideas OF picture making consists In
transferring to canvas commonplace incidents.
winch, however true as studies lack the CON-
pleteness and comprenensiveness which tmpart
10 landscape art It's highest value, Mr.. Moran
gives Us IL his canvas the essential truths, the
iorm and colors OF life In our harbor,
seeking whatever is most picturesque. Hence
the OLD luggers and market boats with their
PATCHED AND wEATHER-BEATEN SAILS
are MS special favorites. In his present work he
has combined TINS feeling for the pic uresque in
our harDor lie with his admirable power OF water
painting, and the result is q canvas which does
honor to American art
CONSTANT MAYER's 'srRUANTs,
The subject OF Mr. Mayors latest picture "A
taken from an incident In child life, aud though
the scene Is laid IN French commune toe salient
points OF the composition are SO true 70 human
ity that tine incident win interest US al. TWO
children are hiding IN conscious guilt under a
tree. evidently recognising the enormity
Of the crime they have committed IN
staying away from school,. Their lnfanrile
misery and apprehension are In marked
contrast TO the joyousness OF
TIE GROUPS OF CHILDREN
seen In the distance issuing from the village
school. Their duty has been discharged and they
feel perfectly happy and Tree from care while the
"truants" are filed with fears and iorebodings.
We can see at once that the pair regret their es-
capade and are heartily sorry that they did not go
to school like good children Their virtuous re-
nectlons doubt stimulated by the lear of
punishment. The work is one OF Mr.. Mayors hap
piest efforts 1t has much grace, simplicity and
attracttveness. The composition Is clever, and
the color admirably toned.
THE KouN COLLECTION.
An admirable collection OF cabinet pictures the
property of Mr.. Adolf Kohn, is on exhibition at
the Leavitt Art Gallery, In Broadway. IL IS COM
posed of some sixty canvases from the easels OF
well known European artlsts. Some few works
are by Americans; but tor the most part the coll
lection Is made up OF small genre Subjects IN
which our native school OF art has not as vet made
any remarkable progress. Among the more I'M
portant works are 'Persian Woman and Child,n
painted by Diaz in his younger days. This artist
is best known by his landscapes; but this "Persan
forced to abandon figure subjects by the failure OF
his sight. Both figures are painted with great
strength and decision.
THE COLOR TREATMENT
Is at once rich and tender and full OF harmony An
admirable little picture by the lamented Escosura.
full OF humor. represents musKeteer examining
his helmet, which has been hit In the side by bul-
let As the soldier looks at the dint he Is evidently
congratulating himself that the ball did not hap
pen to strike few inches lower IN which case his
mead would have been perforated. The little work
is exquisitely drawn, and is very rich In color.
1t is finished with wonderful dexterity. Corot,
the great French landscape painter is represented
by small landscape full OF delicacy, brightness
and grace 1t is simple biz OF wood aud water
with glimpse OF sky, the whole batned in the
silvery.
vAPoRoCs ATMOSPHERE OF MORNING,
and exhaling dreamy poetic feeling. Daubiny,
the other hand, Is the painter OF the hard facts
OF nature. Everything in his iandscape is posi-
tive and pronounced. HIS trees are solid, ana the
green OF the foliage Is so intense that
| they seem to receive no sunshine. This
| picturs is simple, forcible and unpre.
tending. 1t is Q bit taken from the severer side
OF nature and given without reference to whether
II pleases or not A remarkable little picture by
vaIlou deserves attention. 1t Is "A Distant View
OF Paris" 1t IS scarcely foot square, and yet
gives rs an admirable view Of the broad river and
the mass OF jumbled houses which make up the
great city.
THE LOCAL COLOR
is admirably maintained and combined with
daylight eject Of unusual force. II has
also the qualities Of minute finish. with
great breadth OF treatment Seldom have
we seen immense pace 80 successfully ex-
pressed in o work Of such small dimensions.
VIberts "P0mpeian Woman" will introduce the
American pubic to class Of work We do not
often see from this artists easel. 1t represents
q seminude woman fishing ON the banks OF .
river. The composition is remarkable for its
purity and grace. The figure Of the woman Is ex-
qulsitely drawn, the
THE MODELLING OF THE FORM
round and drm, while the color treatment leaves
nothing to be desired except that the artist
should DO more OF this class OF work. AS we are
engaged venting regrets, We cannot help ex-
pressing our surprise that an artist capable Of
painting ''The Young Lady" which we owe to
M. Linder OF Paris, does not devote hts talents
something better In The way OF subject. This
work is painted with remarkable force and solid
ity. The brushing is free aud bold, with finish
that shames the careful minuteness OF other men.
The nesh tones are very deep and transparent,
while the embroidered garments
MARVEL OF DExTERoUs EXECUTION
It is at once brilliant In color, simple and
exquisiteiy fanciful in design. There are
other works by celebrated artists, like
Toulemouche, Acnenbach, De Cock, Fornari
Mel. Sen, Grard. Madrazo, Kaemmerer, Moreau,
Stmonetti, Flamm, Bellows, Col, Aubert and
others We have not space to mention. The
works are almost exclusively cabinet size, and
display an evenness In quality that reflects credit
on the taste Of their collector. We understand
that the sale takes place In consequence OF the
owners departure for Europe.
FUNSRAL OF MRS BURRIrT.
Rev. r. h, Booth conducted the usual services