The New York herald., 1876-12-29
ART MATTERS.

The "Art Album at the st udio In the Hebrew Fair
at present In progress at tho Masonic Tcmple, are
sketches by nearly all the best known artists resident
in New York Most OF them very characteristic OF
the they represent and attract good deal OF
attention.
David Johnston has just finished a very pleasing
landscape OF considerable power II represents bit
OF water in wood which is painted with feeling and
strength novel feature in this artists works Is
the Introduction OF figures which notice In this
canvas for the drst time Tho elect is TO cIothe the
otherwise somewhat sonbre Bit OF landscape with
human interest
wiggins who promises to develop groat strength,
has put the finishing touch a winter landscape
which is full OF sympathy with nature in her frozen
mood and compares avorably with the best work done
in America in this class OF painting.
sSEDEcoR's GALLERY
Mr.. Guantley, new man. has exhibition IN this
gallery a small marine which is full Of promise. II
shows freedom the handling the brush power
OF painting moonlight scenes without sacrificing truth
to sentiment
An American artist, H. w. Robbins, has exhi-
bition In this gallery very remarkable work which
represents "LAiguille du Midi" which must recall
that imposing landmark TO all who have visited Switzcr
land The contrast Of The bright grcen valleys with the
rugged snow-cad mountain that towers above is very
well preserved, and told with force and freshness
that leads US to hope for still better things from tho
hand which painted this strong canvas.
There IL n clever skctchy work IRON the easel OF
Boldini which Will repay attention. In II a lady Is
seated on the grass n the summer sun, and, though
the artist has only few nches to work IN, his effects
are wonderfully broad and his drawing marked BY
freedom and bodness.
Baise Dcsgofe Ia represented By some beautifully
painted flowers and objects OF art
Bougercnu Is scen 10 advantage In simple work,
"a Mother and Child" The subject is Italian one
though doubt, the interest will be universal far
the ladies' concerned. This work 10 dis,in-
guishcd BY It's sweetness OF sentiment and the beauty
and naturalness OF its color.
BRlC-A-BKAC SALE.
Tho sale OF tho Ingalls, collection OF d-brac at
Clinton Hall yesterday afternoon attracted q consider
nblc number ol buyers. The bidding however, was
not very spirited aud many curious OBJECTS have sold
stances the competition spirited and good prices
realized ns result but these instances the
ccptou The salc will bo resumed this afternoon,
when the most valuable part Of the collection will be
offered for sale.
The Art Journal for January has an excellent steel
engraving Of General Stoncwal Jackson's statue by
Foley the Irish sculptor. The face sof.con tanned
and noble In expression the eyes evidently fixed
something OF moment and tho head turned slightly to
the right The weight Is the right leg and IL evi-
dcntly bears IT, without, however any OF tho cxsgger
ated bowling back OF the leg protruson OF calf
often used TO express tho idea OF frmness Tho left
hand clasps tho sword hit tho knuokcs turned te
'front.' giving at once an easy turn to tho wrist and
chance for tho expression or anatomy The
military capo has fallen into the hollow OF elbow.
aud thence drapes to the section Of stone wall upon
which rests the naked swords point The likeness Is
somewhat full and round, this departure from the
Mono oil tho models sont In for tho Byron memorial
have been accepted, as not judged to be sui
cicny mcrtorious This does not reflect much credit
on the English sculptors.
A statue OF Won Moitke. east out OF French cannon
has boon ersocd in Parchim, tho birth place OF the
ilustrious soldier