, 1874-09-10
THE ART-HALL.

THE LANDSCAPES.
In our Inst fssto we completed notice Of all
tho narino pictures on exhibition, aud also gavo
a few OF tho landscapes in detail. To-day wo
complete tho landscapes, which form very in
torosting fenturo Of tho exhibition, ibnsmuoh aB
they include not only tho American nnd German,
but alao tue French aud Italnn schools, which
arc not often represented loro:
No. 227, landscape by Homer D. Martin, Of
New York, ia small and uupretentious but very
moritorious dolineation Of water mud rock
Objects.
No. 80, "Mouut Orrerd, Canada," by J. B.
Bristol, of Now York, very plcuBing conpoHi-
tion tho most attractive featuro in which il tho
excollont painting Of tho river running through
tho middle distance.
No. 109, Is 'Ycst River, near Dratt1eboro, Vt.,"
mere LEGAL pioco Of Bconery, not posaossing
general intercat, nnd painted in rather hard
manner, aud yet characteristic how England
acono, with its prim white houses, md equally
prim village stcop1o.
No. Oh, IA Mediterranean Port" by
Count do bylandt, representing the ianding and
unloading Of q boat the ahore il covered With
quaint old houses, and tho lauding erawtad with
people and teams taking awny merchandise. CIV
ing to tho Bcono worry animutod und picturesque
effect.
No, 104. "sunsot Behind st. Peters, Rome,"
by George 1nness. This ia recent picture BY
tlis well-kuown artist and ono Of his bcHt. Tho
landscape in tho foreground is partially vellod
In twilight, tho outlines Of which como ont moro
aud more distinctly upon closer inspection. 1ho
domo Of St. Pesors in tho distance, and tho falnt
roofs Of the city, arc relieved aBalnHt quiet shy
giving to the whole econo 9 soft, dreamy. aud
poetic aspect, Wclt bolltting the ancient city.
There III no attempt at striking effects or sensu-
t;opal lsplays Of color in auypnrt OF the picture.
On tho other hand. it is toned down strictly to
natnre, like NIL Of Mr.. lnnesB' works.
retlge, OF New York. A characteristic rural
scene in early morning. the stage crossing rudo
ers il the fields running to moeti It. The villago
lies IN tho distance. quietly reposrg In tho goft
atmosphere. Tho mists are rising from tic hill
sides, aud tho whole landscape is HufTuBed with q
soft light. Tho TopoBc of tho landscape
is in striking contrast with tho busy
gceno Of tho atago-coach on tno bridge.
ns b m pe.aTa paen9ou j. Of m very ys9y eose qs to nurs a
Tho samo artist also contributes No. &c. ;" Tho
mp-Mecting," small, oblong picture, repro
acntlng sketch Of pine woods along a river
front fu!l Of tree openings, through which :, sho
bits Of sky observable through tle intefsticcs Of
the foliage, and tho Boftness Of tho light, arc
very effective. The interestot tho picture cell
tres in the landscape rather than thae, camp
meeting as the llgures are NECESSARILY very
minute. Alr. Whittrcdge also contributes
small picture Of forest interior, which is not
iu his best mood, however.
No. Ito, "Tho Hunt by G. rittara, Of Rome,
ie sketchy and curo1sly coiored eN[eot, but re-
,narkable for it's breadth aud freedom OF hand
ling, amounting even to holiness, and for tho
peculiar breezy outdoor feeling which per-
vades tho aceno. Tho foreground OF tue picture
IL an elevation upon which pleasure-party,
carelcaBly but. effectively grouped. il Watching
hounds WHICH are just In at tho death. The DIS
tance OF tho picture is superb, and, although
modern Italian paintora haya not beon credited
With superiority in landscape work, horo Is ONO
who will boar close study.
Nos. $50, 27o. BY q. Borraui. Of Rome. Those
arc also by an itallan artist They are only lit
tie color sketches, but aro very effective in tho
reproduction OF the Italian sky and tho salllful
introduction OF figures.
No. p landscape, BY y: Brockoki, Of Mu;,
freedom OF work peculiar to tIis school. Tho
composition is meadow with sheep grazing,
and a city in the distance. Tho light and shado
Of the picture ar0 admirable, and tho boldnosa Of
touch which characterizes 1t makes it a very
truthful picture.
No. So, Near Dordrecht, Holland,* by O.
Z. Dubois Of Now York, IL one Of tho most
effective landscapes in tho Exposition, both from
tue beauty Of its composition aud tho truth of
lts execution. The grass and foliage arc Of tho
genuine midsummer green, the coolnoss Of which
finds it's counterpart in tho old gray wlntlnis
and aloping rcd roofs, which form sllch a pic
turoaquo feature in al tho Dutch landscapes.
The same artiat also contributes tine view
"Old Mills lura Mountains" No. 474.
No. 102. Vermont ]aiuaHeape, by ". L. sonn--
tag, OF Now York, Il view which il gpotty md
marrel by tliH artists MnnllerismB. ~ view
Oh the Kanawla, by thu same artist, however,
is In worry grateful contrast to the foregoing. Tho
beautiful sheet Of wuter, with the reflections Of
the hijlsidea and trocs In it, Ia one Of tho best
elaets this artist has ever mado. Az whole,
tho picture IL Sountag-lsh, but tloro aro parts Of
It which aro beautifully painted and mike ii 4
very attractive work.
No. 122, ''Wintor sceno in hIalde,,, alnss.,"
BY I. Aloryiller, dcoeasod. During hiH life tlme
this artist VIVA celebrated for hs winter views,
and tho chromolsts oagorly sought his pictures
for transcription. The present is QUO Of his
thick, heavy atmosphere, and the feeling OF
cold are perfect. Although specialist, tho
world Of art lost yery vigorous aud true
painter when Moryiller liod
No. 1873. "Wi!,ter Evening" BY Vdo ', Bon
field, Of Dusseldorf. A very pleasing compost
tion, but hard and conventional by tlio side OF
Moryiller's works.
No, lg4, Lake MAeaawipp" by ]. q. Niggip,
Of New York. & Landscape which may bo el4arac-
ter,zea BY tho terms hnlcky sad pretty; Ihe
lun," winter sceuo with u stage.coacA lumber
Ing up the snowy hillside to u cosy old inn.
Which llaa very cheo1ful otloct in tho murkY
atmosphere forebodjng the coming stornl-,a
picture which Is in striking contrast with tue
weakness Of No. 194 No, 43 ''Ansable Lake"
a ouict piece OF work, aud No. 200, t.Luko Me,l-
phiemagog, which has tho same characteristics.
Although ait of tl!gm aro Interesting, they can
hardly be oassal aa powerful or very superior
wurta of art.
No. II, "Hceno on tho Rhine noar Dassel-
dors." by Sunderland, Of Dusseldorf, represent.
Ing tho starting oil OF forly-boat,-a sralo full
OF Ito mud uuilnntion, with 4 touch Of humanity
Ia 1t, growing out OF the frantic efforts Ut O. pig
to got gu board, and lAo equally frantic efforts
OF tho passengers to keop tho undesirable visitor
Oh lanl.
No. 267, "Newport," by r. nondel, OF New
York, who haa fairly earaod tho Bohrlquot OF
sooioty painter, having heretofore painted ylows
alspilar 10 thu u Long QzAneh, QonoY 1sland,