The New York herald., 1877-12-19
STUDIO NOTES.

James n. Hart is at work on o misty glade, down
q lane through which cows arc coming in early morn
ing to water Some foreground ones have reached
the brook. In his treatment OF these the artist is
usually very successful and will undoubtedly be SO
this timc The cooness OF the forest beyond is very
well gwen and refreshing TO the eye
hr. Hart has Just flushed a smaller canvas
afternoon scene-a grassy lane with cattle; few
standing the FORE casting reflections in the clear
waters OF q spring TAe distance is very admirable.
tho foliage true and tho cattle natural.
J. II. Lazarus has nearly finished couple OF por
traits or Governor Hubbard, OF Connesuess, aad Mrs
u66ard, thS iscss painted IN MS usua1 good style.
The velvet wass worn by the lody s nosiceabIy well
rendered.
J. c. Nicoll has Just put the finishing touches 10
ono OF couple OF colors which hc intends tor
she approaching exhibition of tho Water Color So
ciciy. The recently completed one IS scene near
Cape Elizabeth, Mass, with . bold and tree water
aud carefully painted rocks-pleaslng and effective.
The second picture OF door sketch, painted In
the Same locality and possessing the peculiar charm
whicn such productions have.
Ernest Parton an American artist .rosiding Lon.
don but painting here for few months, Is at work
On good sized canvas for the London Academy ex-
hbiion IL Is late afternoon scene IN early autumn
On the River Long, poar FontaincbIcau, with the
familiar French poplars tho banks The picture is
only soa,ichee; still, tho signs arc seen Of that
which viii be q charming sentiment He has also
started view on the same RIVER al the towr Of Gretz
with the OF old CASTLE where Mary Queen OF
Boots lived, and an old Norman church past
ancient bridge over the river, with its picturesque
lilies and rusues. Mr. Parton has number OF very
charming and strong sketches made on this pic
toresque river LONG, ono very noticeable picture
stan ing AZ the day. leaning tho bole Of one
OF the becchcs which fringe the rvcr. pcnsvc, and
Watching the nicely reflected long shadows IN the
s,f tha nnQlNr N tbn mn rnnrA
sympathetic picture, with noticeable work IN the tree
trunks and ioliage.
finishing up the accessories OF his very admirable
picture noticed before, and which h, calls rne sun
day Lessons young girl sitting at table and study
tnc out from the Bible her evidently pleasing task in
no PCT than this one has Mr. Guy shown that
loving fidelity the smallest detaii which charac-
j. ". Casear has recently finished pleasing little
Gong Island coast scene, ana very charming and
graceful picture OF trout brook dashtpg gently
It's rocky bed, and lingering here and tucre IN deep
pools. He is painting ior the exhibition and sale OF
the Artists Fund society landscape with cattle by
. meadow brook.
r. W. Hubbard has easel pleasing, quiet
view on Lake Champnin, with graceful eims on tue
foreground shore Tow ngurts, cattle on The beach,
and beyond few sails moving azily along the oppo
site shore. He has also charming little river scene
Both OF these are destined Tor the Artists Fund Ex-
hibition.
J. G. Brown Is at work for this object picture
from his bold Grand Menan sketch, "AItcr Gulls'
Eggs"-a daring boy climbing along Inc sheer clii in
search OF the spoil. He has started his picture
Tor the next Academy, which Will DO 'Pulling
Tor tho Shore" representing boat load OF Grand
Menan fishermen pulling with Will Tor the land from
tneir craft alter hsning spoil, bound IN search
OF on-shore recreation. On easel just
finished Is Que OF his admirable pictures Of the
cEid lie OF the metropolis, called "DulI Business"
boo black sits dry goods box by store blinds
up and ITO Lett sign hanging out ana With his box
aud implements by his slde Inc well given DETECTED
look tells tnat dulDess of trade affects even the
numbeFt members OF the community
r. Scnuchardt has just started 'Springtime,"
ltlc girl seated 1ywery bank, with hsnds claspcd
around her knees, and lazIy enjoying herself In SYM
pathy with the Joyous season.
Gilbert Gaul is working q carefully painted old
prcRevolutionary house, in the picture which he
will introduce lew ngures
r. L. Henry has nnc sketch of a railroad station IN
MARYLAND, with an approaching tram. stage coach
and other vehicles waiting, and busting ngures which
be intends shortly 10 work up INTO picture. lie has
. lsrgo number OF exceedingly careful and IN some
very charming sketches at ana the Old pc
turesquc city of Warwick, England
A. A. Anderson Is painting all Egyptian funeral pro-
cession, vending ITS way to the burial place In the
desert, out IRON Cairo. past the tomDs OF the name
Iukcs ana The grand picturesque citadel There is a
view OF the city IN Tho mddie distance, and beyond
the Nile winding away past the Pyramids.
ART NOTES.
d. J. W. Palmer's "Beautics and Curiositics OF
Engraving ID q work which, in tho multitude or
new publications relating to ART cannot fail to CON-
mand special admiration by It's beauty It's vanc and
liz Importance us educational key TO al overs and
students OF The worlds noblest and cngravngs
In Il the magic heiioiypo has surpassed nscl in re
producing Tin style which rivas the great orgl-
mails, seventy Gvc Of those famous prints which are
tho glory OF such collections q those OF the
R,,t,sh Muscrm, tho Royal Library OF Paris, ana
sbo GRAY Collection OF Harvard College Here
the great masters painting are translated by the
great masters OF engraving ana Presented with
,eI,fy Of phoograpDic fac smile worthy OF both,
III Gc magnificent ana costly works Of Willie and Edc
Iinck, Bsrvic and Apdcroni, roschl and Morehcn.