The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-14
ART MATTERS.

THE wITrHAUs-voORHTEs COLLECTION OF
SCULPTURE AND PAINTINGS.
There is now exhibition at the Leavtt Art Rooms
au interesting collection, comprising paintings, scup-
lures and brc-abrac the property Of DR. r. A. Witt
haus and Mr. Jacob voorhes. II contains some
one hundred and eighty water colors and
paintings tine latter chiefly cabinet pictures.
These works are Tor the part by artists
OF well established reputation and will no doubt
prove attractive to the picture buying public Among
the artists represented are Escosura Beranger,
Preyer, Schcnck, Meyer Won Bremen, Passan, Ken
sctt Church, David johnson 1nness and MartinneltL
There very important works TO provoke
thusiam but the merit tho collection Is respectable
aud very even. One OF the best and most
interesting pictures is Charet's Philosopher which
shows that artist in very favorable light. This work
Similar praise can DO extended to Cues ..Chess
Players" small but meritorious work.
There aso good example .,
IN tho artists best manner The other pictures worthy
OF special note landscape by Iambinef, pucros
"Food Tor GOSSIP Van der Venues BADLY Scared"
Bcrar GERS "Faithiul Friend,n Schenck's Flock OF
Sheep" Carauds "Art Lesson" Vaker's "Markct
Scene In hungary" and schlesinger's sFirst Earn
ings."
THE SCULPTURES.
The most Interesting part OF tho collection arc the
bronze figures and vases In bronze and porcelain Ono
splendid Algerian onyx vase mounted in French coi
sonnc enamel, Will challenge admrins attention as
exhibited in the Paris Exhibition Of
1867 Two beautiful bronze vases from atelier Of
CharpeLt Of graceful design ana exquisite hnish
will not tan TO give pleasure to all interested In this
charming department OF art. reduction In bronze Of
Clesneer's Zingara" mounted on revolving base, IS
coored 10 represent the gina gure at Rome Morcau
is represented by bronze group Of ''Happiness. =
There several works IN marble by Joel Hart, OF no
great account, and statue Of Pocahontns, by Mozer
The paintings will be sold by auction on "Wednesday
and Thursday evenings, ana Friday tho scu ptures
and brica brac Will be offered for sale.
THE INAUGURATION OF THE HALLECK STATUE.
The unveiling of tho Fitz. Greene Halleck statue In
the Central Pnrk will take place next Tuesday, under
the supervision OF Mr. William Cullen Bryant. An
Grafton will delivered by Mr.. i. McButlcr. poems
read by j. G. Whittier and f. V. Nelch and
addresses may he expected from Mr.. Bryant and
others. The statue Will be unveiled by President
Hayes, who will be accompanied NY General sherman,
Admiral Porter, the Grand Duke Alexis and other
distn guished personagcs. The Seventh regiment
will escort Tor the President and his suite
from the residence OF Ex-Governor Morgan to and
from the Park Invitations have been extend
ed to all the veterans OF tho regiment,
and It is expected that largo number
Will be present. Tue statue Is by Dir, J. Wilson Nc
Donald, the sculptor, who hns modelled the head after
the we'll known portrait by IDman. Tho figure Is
represented in sitting position, holding IN the let
hand a quantity OF manuscript and In the right a
stylus, seemingly as u lie had just ceased writing;
tho head is elevated rs II he was looking into
tho distance The igurc, which Is clothed ~ modern
costume, is partially covered with drapcry, which IS
thrown across the breast and extends and down
the entire figure shows action and life, and gives
the idea VI quick nervous restless power The model
ling is only roughly treated, aud has evidently been
statues found IN the French school, The assertion has
been made that The statue modelled after Ran.
doph Rogers statue OF seward The real facts OF the
case are that McDonald's work completed before
the order Tor Stewards was gwen and u was seen and
praised BY Mr. Rogers IN Mr. McDonaIds studio.