The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-04
The picture, for this was about twelve years ago,
was neglected and placed away In my gArret
where the children played wagon with II,


where the children played wagon with II,
DRAGGING II OVER THE Ftoos
Rep You did not then consider 1t OF value,
did YOU
Mr.. Chassagnae Not At all II Was only about
six weeks ago thst our attention was called TO II.
| took IL down and lot the cistern water run on u
for considerable time, but the painting and
outlines we're still obscnred. ! then called In
Mr.. q. II. Buck. well known here as one our best
amateur artists, and asked bis opinion. He said
with my consent he would attempt 10 bring out
the oolors. ff the picture was an old ono Alcohol
would not burt it, but II modern the oolors would
run.
We took IL down stairs, and Mr.. Buck worked
at 1t for about three hours. was standing Ii,
the yard when the outlines and figure OF the cen.
tral subject Of tho picture we're developed, and
when saw what 10 was you cannot imagine my
excitement. The blue paint, which had surely
been placed over IL to conceal it's beauties, came
OIL. and '.sbers." said he. pointing to the paint
Ing ''is the result"
Hep After the renovation by Mr.. Buck you
doubtless had many connoissenrs to view IL
Mr.. C.--yea sir; many, many In Hll now, J
think 1t IN sisty.seveD, II not more. We have had
the well recognized asnateurs Of our city, and
with but one exception all pronounce II from
some Of the old masters OF the art.
Rsp.-To whom do they ascrtbe it9
Mr.. O.~Abl That 10 question they could not,
and no one could, answer safely, for, as you
HHHW, u ~ HlNab UsIIEEHlt W h3ll, even IgVm WIZ
style and coloring, the works OF any artist with
Daring tho conversation we'll known gentle
man whv was present made IN offer of
1880 ron rHE PAINTING,
and Il was refused.
Next Mr. E. b. u. Julio, whose pictures here
have attracted 10 much and d served attention,
WAS called upon. Mr. julio said hs Was under the
impression that this Venus was not intended by
tho painter 10 be tho full delinea ion OF his
subject He thought II was the first study
OF M artist before he made his more elaborate
work. He, however, Ia satisfied that the picture
Ia ono OF rare merit, aud undoubtedly from q
great painters hand
Tho italian Consul here. upon viewing tho
work. could not restrain His expressions Of won
derment, and ut once communicated tho dseov-
cry to his government.
The picture, rs has already been said, repre-
septs in u wealth OF besu'y. RADIANT in tint and
daring 10 drawing, . Vsnus seatedin quiet grace
in asbeil. whose path over the waters IL attended
by Tritona. one Of whom, with distonded cheeks,
ID giving in sonorous notes WARNING Of the APP
proaoh of
THE FAIR GODDESS.
Al her ieet twin eherub., with touch OF Raphael
In their faces, are seated the tiny pilots OF the
royal craft.
10 ooloring and drawing the picture 10 evi-
IDENTITY of The Venetian school, and In some re-
specis speaks of Titan, aud In some Of tho Ga
racci brothers. II not Of Tintorello.
Titan may BIO called q sort OF father Of our
modern art, and his tones In their warmth and
vigor almost always tell Of his band. In softness
and management OF shadow no was a pioneer In
q land where civilization had already made it's
way, and bis freedom from minuim gave 10 his
pencil u freshness few artists excellod.
TIYTogEJJo,
Of 1872 Titian'a pupil. sought TO unite the
beau les Of tho Venetian and Florentne scho lie.
and In high lights opposed by dark shadows--s
sort Of re-Rembrandt-he wrought out wonder
ful effeots.
The Caracci Of Bologna (1555) were three
brothers -Lodovico, Agostino and Apnibale,
simplicity and elegance distinguished their do
signs, and their Madonnas possessed wonderful
grace. The academy they established ut Bo-
logna was, from lite progressive character, de-
nominated the eclectic school, and art students
from oil Italy flocktd thither ~ disciples TO the
Caraoci
Which Of these master hands brought into
being this wonderful creation no one can now
4ay, but that we have here q gem from some Of
their hands the best judges agree.