The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-17
THE ARTIST FUND EXHIBITION.

The opening reception OF the Artist Fund Exhi-
bition was held last night at the Somerville Art
Gallery. The contributions Ill comfortably the
spacious walls, and are very fair represent
Of the work OF our native artists. the level OF
merit Is high and there is scarcely canvas on the
wall which Is not o good example OF the artist
who contributes 1t. We think that this generous
conduct, although 1t no doubt involves consider.
able sacrifice on the part OF individuals. Is the
wisest course for the members Of the fund to
adopt. The public interest IN the exhibition and
sale will be quickened BY
THE MERIT OF TIE EXECUTION.
Oar space will not allow US to more than glance
at some OF the works which attracted our atten-
ton. charming figure, By Il. A. Loop, called
"Komance," stands in the warm shadow Of
O sunse5 evening, the distant horizon
illuminated by the Last rays OF the departing sun
gestive, ami the treatment Is remarkably novel.
Inc figure Is drawn with freedom and correct
ness, wnile the expression. tender and thought
Iul, 10 fun OF CHARM The tone OF the picture Is
low and very harmonious. J. G. Brown has q
"Urossng the Brook" and Some Pump xing''-
both clever and pleasing. "A chapter from the
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tention anywhere, SO earnest, deep and quiet, and
UN0BTRUsIvE Is ITS ART.
Bristol he's very prctty mountain subject. with q
pleasant, dreamy summer effect J. o. Eaton .
..Autumn" Is another well.painted figure subject.
GOOu III uEbWluk buu COlOE, ttllS CAIe eu6CC
lively. We should like very much TO be able
to see landscape as MR. Sonntag pants
his 'Aiter shower" 1t would De u privilege. In
the meantime we must be content 70 see tnroug d
Mr.. sonntags eyes. HIS works are curious but
pleasant to look on Julian scott has some little
military sketches, painted with his usual sympathy
with military lie. Parton's "Mlsty Day on Loeb
Lomond" IS good ana he has caught the senti-
ment OF the mountain scenery very successfully.
so mas Feuchsel In MS scene on staten Island. E..
Gay has a pleasing landscape. with figures, which
he calls Through the Rye Fields" k. 5. Gr0rd's
sport OF Bougla" reminds one strongly OF Bar
barry; the local tone IS well caught. without exag-
ReraIion. Vincent COlJe "View in SltKan Is
inter ing and picturesque. Alaska has some
redeemtng features II the artist mas not nattered
the place. LamOdin's ''ROses Nv the War, are
delicate IN coior. David Jonnson's "View Near
Warwick" Is o very charming little picture,
painted with the care and
DELICATE FEELING
which distinguish this artists work. Falconer
manages TO make American shantes more pic
turesque than any Otner artist. There Is a pecu-
liarlty IN his color which harmonlZes well with
this class of subject w. ]. Hennessy contributes
q very pleasing subject IN water color. He calls /,
IAN Old song" 1t represents young girl. with
o beautiful and refined lace and graceful figure,
playing q piano. 1t Is remarkably sweet and
the feeling displays
RARE REFINEMENT OF THOUGHT.
1.-THE SKlpper's Watch" by George II. BouRhton,
is an admir- able study from English coast lie. we
doubt not 1t Will meet with more favor than some
of his more pretentious WORK. s. K. Gi1Ord's
san GlUrglo. Veneer Is clever IN treatment and
very pleasing in color. There were many otneI
works We would Ike very much TO notice, but We
that visit to the exhibition Will not iall 10 be
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