The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-20
FINE ARTS
RECENT WORKS IN THE oALLr.

rooms picture which. though IRON its subject IL
might DO supposed TO produce contrary eject, Ii By
ITS treatment rendered extremely sympathetic. Tho
painting by p. G. Comte, represents Ammo d'Est.
Countess OF Gisors, Lady or Moniargis daughter OF
Hercuie DIST and Renee of France and widow Of tho
great captain Francis, OF Lorraine. Duke DO Gu.se,
swearing her son. the youthful Henri do Lorraine,
Duke do Guise, aftcrward known as "Le Baafr6."
from face wound received nj Dormans. on his
fathers sword. aud before tapestry painting repre-
sentng the assassination OF the Duke, 10 vengcancs
against tho Admiral do Colsny, who she
vinced instigatcd Potrot dc Nero 20 the deed. The
widow nourished her hate and implanted Il 10
her boy by moking him tako this oath zach morning.
For thus purpose OF memorial altar erected
TO the memory OF I'll, late Duke. Aoove table, .
black velvet cushion. or which lay the ducal crown
and tho Dukes sword. hung In gilt frame, on
top OF which was the family coat OF arms, draped
with Grape. tho rich memorial tapestry. Al either
sido wero the finely chased suit OF armor OF the dead
man and hts green velvet tunic, stained with blood,
at tho spot where he was shot.
The young. slender and light haired boy, drcs scd
in white, stands no5ly with mis- hand tho sword,
while his mother in black, sea iod behind him. lea
forward, with her face next hts ana her chin on
his shoulder, halt around him and with tho
other hand holding his dsengagcd arm. On the
fined aud handsome face OF the young Duke some
signs arc already OF the effect on hts char.
acer OF tho desire Tor vengeance which he
already feels and which his mother by this daily
mindcr Of tho death scene he had witness ed kecps
lresn and growing IN his yoang heart. Her fearful,
handsome and determined face full IN coor forms a
good contrast 10 tho lighter flesh tnts OF her son.
The picture is very admirably painted, In serious
careful style, good in drawing. careful to
and historical detail, and pure ana rcal in color.
''The Fountain OF Love- ny Jean Aubcrt, IL q
pleasing and poetic example OF the style OF pant.
Ing peculiar to HANOI, Aubert and Beilcnger, tho
Corots OF figure painters Ayouth and n maiden, he
tho clear waters OF Tho fountain they arc about 10
drink Of while ticCupid advances carefully along
keeps flock Of sheep from disturbing the foreground
pair The figures are goou, that o; tho
IS excellent III drawing modelling, and poarIy fiesh
Pitz is represented by realistic scene an old
icnthers-a good study OF old faces. An old man's
head, by Dciregger, Is noticeable girl admirinr
Boldni "rho Sicsta, q Girl lying n garden seat
Il a pleasing example Of tho nearly always Charming
the "Fish Market at Dan,zIc' Is re,listc and In
tercstng scene at tho docks by A. SchOc cber, with
a crowd OF nshing boats, busy set of buyers aud
sellers the shore and picturesque background OF
houses along the quay.
Thcre Is a recent Leon y Escousura, ono of his
do Bois which, while 1t has all his good qualities,
nne color, archaeological caro- and wealth OF dct,il
stl Is strong faults Chiof among these are un.
tr,ciousness OF styio aud want OF soiidv OF paint
ing aud assured drawing In mis- interiors Many OF his
paintings seem 10 US very cap-trap style aud not
conscientious In methoHL Occasionally no makes o
strong hit and successful picture.
Edgar NJ. Ward Is seen In careful ttlo painting OF
a Venetian woman sitting by her door knitting.
segnac represented by ..Tao Picture Book" gooa
sized cxsmple-tour children in kitchen aud q ser.
want outside In tue hallway sweeping.
1.-THE Return from Skating" Is a recent Kacmmerer,
at Schaus' Gallery. young girl in the costume oi
the timo Of tho Directory, which tho has such
affection Ior Is just hitting her PINK dress and
shows pretty slipper clad icet stops from the
snow into her hand sleigh. rhe old servant who n
TO push her, stands behind with hcr sng skates In
his hand. On the pond skaters ookcri
on Tho sweet young ndys face, IN It's exquisite
setting OF tee far trimming to her robe, Is painted
Is excellent and the dress successful usual Tho
contrast with tue loving, respectful face and toe
figure OF tho old servitor Is excellent We however,
hardly 500 Why n. Kaommerer should put slippers ON
tho feet Of young woman who has Just takon Of
skates ana is stanoing on tue snow.
by Il. liner there good Wow Of tho Hospital OF
81 Jean ct Paul In Vonice careful enthusiastically aud
pleasing In color. Adoipn Echtier IA seen IN
little picture, "Fceding Pigeons" q young mother
standing and holding her vhild who. delighted,
watches tho pigeons circle hhc ground below. The
figures arc pvasngiy troatco, ana tue birds arc well
painted In good action. ian Intefior ~ "a iniu-
In rich boudoir crowded with bric-a-bac II Is rich
"a color, fun OF good detail and with chic inile
figure.
AT NJ. Knocdlcr Il CO. g there rs a very excellent
little water color, almost solid oil pantns, by
J. G. ViDert, called 'Cburch and state" An old
dinol Is reading document which hardrtdtng aud
hard-ookpg courier has just handed him. The ngures
very admirable full oil character, nney posed, AUD
the treatment careful us IA hts oil paintings
q whole excellent little picture VOL worthy OF the
artist. new picture, OF good size, by Charlci
Frere, has been recently placed IN tho gallery. II
represents q number Of brawny workmen at tho door
OF wagon shop putting on the tire 10 large wheel
The cures good ia action ana well gwen aud tho
scene Is realistic, though not without certain sent