The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE FINE ARTS.
Three Pictures in New York from
the French Salon.
WHAT OUR ARTISTS ARE DOING.
Notes from Home and Foreign
Studios.

"Le Nouveau Comms," by J. G. ybcrt, ana lies
Marguerites, by Paul dc Pommayrac" both Aors con-
pictures from the late French Salon. have been
recently imported by Schaus & Co.. and now IN
their gallery
The scene Of NJ. vbert's picture Is laid during the
latter part OF the lust century in The back shop OF an
apothecary-half laboratory and half living room -
in small French town. The old apothccary and his
much younger wife had just commenced dinner, but
are now engaged in examining the clerk just
rived, who stands before them with hat in hand.
rayed in his best, while by his side the tiled aoor
lie his boxes which he has evidently just brought in
from of tho diligence surmounted by his umbrella
and bundle. Monsieur, seated ON the further side
Of the table with the letter OF recommendation in one
hand aud his spectacles the other with pursed up
lips and corrugated brow, gances sharply, as If taking
the measure OF the red headed but rather good
looking and well built young man, who, smil-
ing yet bashfui. looks down the floor,
while the gay and attractive looking Madame,
evidently connosseur sits at case, allows
her eyes 10 wander his fair proportions, and
smiles as II satisfied. \ third of the household, M
mpudent magpic, stands on the floor scenng rival,
has left his dinner ana chnttors at the newcomer.
Back under the chimney over the muiic furnace,
by which stands large iron mortar and peste, hangs
Strings OF herbs and roots hang across, while mis-
cellaneous collection Of reors, aicmbcs, beaKers,
jars and bottles divide the shell with stuffed
birds and other curosltIes Part oi a welt flied crock
cry cupboard is to the left, white the door
by which the young man has entered is painted the
traditional goblet and serpent The picture cxceed-
ingy bright and pleasing, the light and contrastcd
coors we'll managed and the action good. Especially
to be noted the faces full OF their story and adm
rably painted. The treatment oil detail is minute. but
no harmony is lost. The colors rich and smooth.
AS admirable examples OF the light ant shade tho
reiorts and other glassware on the upper shelves,
Madames apron ana the fine background for the old
chemist which Is made by the deep blue tiles under
the chimney.
OF totally distinct character and school Is Pomma-
yrac's Lies MarguerltesH Passionn@ment. pas du
tout" 1t is finished ko miniature, Of which class of
portraits the artist paints many. In French in
terror early in the last century couple OF richly
dressed and beautiful young patrcian demoisces. A
blonde in blue standing, smiles pleasody, she hos
up joyfuly tho last lcafet from marguerite which
she has taken of, at "He loves passionatcIy,'' -
while handsome hound looks up at her. The other
figure, brunette in white silk, is seated with
on a cushion by table, on which STANDS vase Of
howers from which the fortune telling ono has been
taken. She has not been fortunate as her
panion, for she. too has pulled tho last lealet and
looks somewhat sadly out Of tho picture while her
hand, holding tho last piece has dropped listessy
ner lap showing that her fate has been, Ho loves
not at all" The composition is pleasing and faces
are admirably painted
The third Of the important pictures from tho Salon
ia large and fine canvas. 81 feet by 4 feet, .Les
Joneurs d'Ececs'' t''rhe Chess PIayers by Lesrei,
well known for his accurate and life like historical
pictures, which has beon brought ont by inocder *
Co.. and was placed on Friday in the Goupl Gallery.
| In tapestried room In French palace u group OF
richly dressed cavaliers oil the time OF Henry w. are
! gathered around couple, who seated deeply in
terestoc in game OF chess one OF whom, with back
turned to US, has thrown his hat the floor, bends
the board, mas his hand piece aud IS about
play, whlc The other with hand TO his chin cal
culatng tho effect OF tho play and his move. at
the le behind the players couple Of spectators
one Of whom Is raising glass OF wine to his lips
while another, with breastpate ON. pipe ia hand,
smiling at the play about TO be made Prominent
IN the foreground and with his face turned to the
players, ana smiling, gay noble in white satin with
his broad brimmcd feather la. on stands with one
hand on the table. and in tire other his long cane
Behind MIN, sitting from the players IN front
of tho richly scupturcd fireplace, ana thrumlning
mandolin, is lusty, rubicpnd looking fellow, laugh.
ing heartily at the excited players. AT the door
handsome young page bearing lemons on a
silver dish has just entered, and has turned to
look at the animated group The figures finely
posed the faces admirable in drawing and expression,
notably that OF the jolly laughing musician and the
color is rich. In costumes ana the paint
ing Is especially hne the thick, richly colored and
embroidered stus giving full play TO the artists fac-
ity IN that line. Very noticeable is the painting of
ivory drinking cup, covered with carved lgures,
which stands on tho table
OTHER FOREIGN PICTURES.
Advantage was taken OF the storm of Friday by ".
Knoeder l. Co TO place their (Goupl's) gallery
several new works in place OF some which
sent to the ST. Louis Exposition. Among the
pictures Is large and import ant example OF Adolf
Schreyer. over snowy roi IN Russia comes swiftly
three horse, covered sleigh, pursued by wolves.
The horses dash madly along, urged by
inside Is seated the passenger, officer, with
rifle in hand, ready To shoot the first
of the wolves who advances TO the sides OF The sleigh
Through the driven snow IS seen Ihe foremost
ravcnous pack The picture strong and spirited and
the cold is strongly suggested 10 almost
make ono shlver Especially good is the action OF the
frightened horses, dashng on III their mad race tor
sItng on the edge OF mis- Dcd and stretching himself,
Sun halt asleep and nall dressed as he rises IN tho early
dawn. BY him chair and taoo OF tAo
utensils OF his trade. The picture rs well painted and
the facial expression admirable.
"fhe Accident" salon picture, by A. +. faczka, Is
also one Of the recent additions. A gray bearded
player, standing by u doorstep, has just broken
OF his vlon strings and looks down mournfuy at the
scene of the catastrophe while hts hat lies neglected
ON tho pavement, Boutbonnc Is represented by a
mniaturc-likc picture representing group OF fair
skaters OF whom rather tiind. There is
also q line little picture by Chcv.lari admirably
painted village cure Is reheursint his in his
garden and, carried away by his subject is mphaszng
mis- points To the trees flowers around IA
don there are "a French cavalryman matted in retrent
at stream and a second canvas representing Prus
sian Inncer In full chase. The ''MoOrsh iutcrior by
Edouard Rchscr, described and criticised ut length IN
these columns some weeks ago. has been also added to
the gallery. Toward the end of the month tue GAL
lery will be closed for lew days 10 receive in addition
TO the ones above mentioned an entire new set oi pc-
lures. Among the pictures the firm have sent to 81
Louis are several which have been on exhibition IN
tho gallery, including Oswald AcicnDach's large pic.
turc OF Naples by moonlight, large Bougereau, an
Italian girl 'La Sortie du Barem,n by Richter,
ticed before has been sent, 'Sappho at Mytc-
lene,u by Joseph Coonans, well known for hts Pom
pean scenes large canvas with some forty figures,
which has not yet been exhibited here.
Tho firm have just received line lot OF carefully