New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-03

OF tho school in which he studies,-an excellen
piece OF apprentce-work, more. Mr. Wyatt Eaton'a
"Harvesters at Rest" IL vigorous piece OF French
painting with excellent drawing and good technical
quality, IL little hard and unima gnative We suppose
the sze Of both these something to do with
their position.
The east room first amazes with little picture o.
rather study, by Piloty OF Munich called walensens
Death" and offered for sale at $500 This shows the
value OF accepted name. Under 1t hangs a portrait
of Mr. Parkc Goodwin by lie Clear which Is one Of thu
artists most successful works. rany's Cafe Arabe.
Brstors Connecticut River" and wInsow Homer,
Answering the Horn" very characteristic spect
mems OF EACH There also the same wall a charm
ing portrait Of lady, by Eastman Johnson and land
scape by Edward Gay. Miller and W. T. Richards have
noticeable pictures Mr. shurtef whose panther last
year heartily appreciated by the artists sends
strong and original Race for Life" horde OF wolves
the foremost OF which leaps from the canvas In his thirst
for blood Loops Aphrodte" is the modern spiritual
ized rather than Greek ideal the goddess she rather
a dainty Ariel"-if Ariel feminine. wyant baa
here alandscape with exqusitely rendered sky Yew.
ellis fine interior OF the Doges Palace Is lifted beyond ths
proper plane Of vision; and McEntees illustration OF
Bryants line: "And the year smiles as 1t draws near its
DEATH most delicate, poetca and refined work. sut
fers from its place between satterees cardinal ana
Cora Richardson's Portrait" without helping either.
Another interesting picture In this Mr. IT. Bolton
u
tremendously conceived and feelngly painted, its only
drawback being the French atmosphere and color Of the
central landscape.
The southern main hall is understood to be devoted
to the most important pictures OF the year. per
mits greater range Of contrasts, effective dsposi
ton Of the works OF the artists than the other but
do not nd this year, any particular difference In the
level Of achievement Sherlaw's strengthening In the
Bavarian Highlands" at end confronts Berstadts
/" Mountain Lake at the other Duyeneck's Turkish
Page" is the ne while his portrait Of Mr. Charles
Dudley Warner superior in every higher require.
ment OF art, Is sent high aoft; but JUS
tice Is done TO the two admirable full.
length portraits by Benz. C. Porter, TO Eastman
JohnsOn's Tramp" TO the lovely halflength maidens
by Huntington. to Mr. Edgar Wards washing Place.
Brittany" to McEDtees where late the wild flower
bioomed the brown leaf es TO the delicious landscape
1.-THE Homestead" by ness and TO the unfinished Dor
trait by Page, which shimmers upon u.s. In weird, d.
aphanous beauty like imperfectly maeriazed spirit
Mr. Hcks's excellent portrait of Bishop Bcckwith Of
Georgia has good place; but his best female head
NO. 42D is almost out Of sight. Mr. De Forest has
correct, If somewhat monotonous. view of the
pyramids of Sakkara, and Mr.. Miller a large sunset,
which must be seen by daylight,-in fact, with
such gas enjoy, don't enjoy, many
Of the pictures cannot be satisfactorily studied in the
evening Mr. Mulyany's Lynch Law" for instance. is
quite lost and the hghbung portraits OF Messs.
Healey and Lawrie be adequately judged. Mrs.
Loops Little Runaway" makes a very agreeable first
impression, while Mr. Irvings Banquet Scene Hamp-
ton CONTEMPORARY owing to insufficient Lights
rather Disappointing In Mr.. Browns A" High Note" We
have another instance of the interest Of simple theme,
simply treated it is the best picture from his brush
which we have for years. Mr.. G. H. Halls Bazaar
at Cairo" Mr.. j. H. Boards Consultation" and Mr.. W.
III. Boards Eagle" dhe last In the north ROOM also
examples Of their better work. lie Rlre," by Mr. J.
Mcclure Hamilton is properly hung over the door.
We must pass rapidly through the west room Although
in point Of honor secondary place to be acty
accorded to it, the visitor VIII find falling OFF OF inter-
est in the pictures it contains. Here Whtredge's
Interior of an old NewEngland House." Julian Wers
"Study of Old Peasant" Chords " Woods /
Autumn" Casiear'5 Scene in New-Hampshire," Me-
Entec's "Winter in the Mountains" Moran's Noon
light in Orient Bay" Story's O'clock Tnkers,"
Abbot Thayer's English Setter" Hovenden's Image
Seller" and two charming pieces by Miss FL
della Bridges. We must defer all notice Of
the pictures and crayOns i'll the corridors and the few
pieces OF sculpture u the and northwest rooms
a later examination. But, taken a whole, this years
exhibition will be found to possess unusual interest in
its illustration both OF original and initiative talent, OF
skill and careessness, OF free aspiration aud acquired
mannersm, OF the effort TO express artistic ideas aud tho
satisfaction with mere decorative effect.
illustrated catalogue also deserves mention. OF
the 10 outlines of pictures which il CONTAINS 1O6
drawn by the artists themselves. 1t Is useful guide TO
the memory, less than interesting souvenir Of
exhibition which, sincerely hope, will prove be the
first OF many wherein shall find still greater variety,
independence and earnest devotion to Art