The New York herald., 1875-10-18
HERALD, MONDAY, 18 1875-TRlFE SHEET

Mahopac He has just received from his brother in
Cincinnati series OF drawings in lines Of color illus
tratng new principle in mathematics. He calls it
"Tho Magic Reciprocas" Of half squares and inches
and claims to have discovered by this the math
ematics or science OF color.
William Hart has been studying Jersey and Alderney
cattle this summer and brings back large number OF
sketches Of these useful well beautiful and gentle
creatures He is at work on large picture the scene
OF which is laid in the Adirondack region. drove of
cattle are wandering among the rocks in the early
morning Of September day, seeking pasture.
FRANK waller Is back again from the Eastern world
ana mas Just put the finishing touches to an Egyptian
scene outside the gates of Cairo II Is destined for
Boston. On his easel is another scene from Cairo
'rhe Tomb Of Sultan Barkooh with the brilliant glow
which follows the last gleam Of the setting snn umn
ating the atmosphere. He is also painting for nephew
OF George Peabody the Nile Mr. Waller
passed his summer at New Windsor and Cornwall-on-
the-Hudson, and has filed his portfolio with sketches
Of that beautiful region.
David Johnson does not generally select extended
views for his pictures but prefers the retired
nooks where waterfalls and running brooks are found
He has one now in his studio Of Sages Falls in Itch
field county Connecticut. Other sketches show the
beauties of Ramapo, Orange county; that fayorite
among our artists, Esopus Creek the Housatonc's
the last portrait for which Edwin Forrest sat- his
den death having prevented Mr. Johnson's completing
it, Kensetps portrait is here also johnson being
Of his most intimate friends and the companion Of
many OF his sketching excursions.
William Magrath is at present working IN water
coors On his easel is one about half nnshed-a young
girl standing against tree with the sheep she is herd
ing around her In the distance the artist intends
introducing the figure of a herdsman. 1t is
called ''Happy Moments Another in the same
style represents young asleep under the
trees, with the shcep nibbling the grass among the
dead leaves. He intends to send these England. A
very pretty little painting. in oil, hangs on his wall
among other Irish scenes. A young stands lean
ing against the doorway OF very picturesque stone
stable and very pretty young has stopped to
chat with him. She holds basin Of newly washed
clothes under her arm, and both figures full of
grace.
b F. Reinhart is painting from 'Ivanhoe " He
has selected the moment when Richard Cnur de Lion
having been lost in the wilderness after the tourna-
ment and admitted to the monastery is entertained by
the old robber monk Richard holds the harp which he
has found among the friars and is singing while
Frar Tuck beats time with one hand and with the other
holds his drinking horn In another picture just laid in
he has wandered into fairy land The queen Of the fairies
is returning from journey, and with her attendant
represents Pocahonas and her Indian maidens bringing
in the from the field The princess leads the way
with empty hands, while those who follow her are
laden with sacks Of grain. Adrawing in black and
white Of Katrina Van Tasse stands against the wall
Katrina stands leaning against table with her back
window, through which is Ichabod Crane paying
his respects tho old farmer portrait in oil OF tho
benevolent face Of Peter Cooper and others
his studio
At recent meeting of the Centennial Art Advisory
Committee, in Philadelphia It decided that the
position Of American art should be limited works
by living artists but should the ontre century Of
national existence The Committee on Selection, com
posed exclusively Of artists, confirmed Stood
and an addition was made to it, making its number ten
II decided that in due time the committee should
proceed to Boston, New York and such other centres
as may be hereafter determined, and pass works
offered for exhibition to the end that needless
portation to Philadelphia may be avoided The matter
Of space discussed at length and It stated that
the demands already received far in OF the
capacity Of Memorial Hail.