The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-12
FINE ARTS.
THE WATER COLOR EXHIBITION -sEcoND
NOTICE.

THE WATER COLOR INHIBITION
NOTICE.
Tho moro we of the present exhibition of the
American Water Color Society the greater Is our ad-
miration Tor certain sterling works tnere exhibited,
our satisfaction at tho goot general average OF excel
encc among the examples OF artists well or toleraby
well known. anu the decided regret that the
society had not used greater discrimination in It's
election OF members and Ia its admission OF works
whose artistic value IS nil. Unfortunately, members
have an understood right 10 certain amount OF space
the line, the result Is the hanging IN conspcu-
Gus piuces of such notably mediocre and
cases bad works as A. A. Anderson's Garden Scene
in Seville" James symlngton's "A Glimrse."
Venetian scene by C. r. Crancn, CHICHESTER Castle,
River MeGway, EveGng," by l. q. tarrer;
Harry Fenn's tine Lower soko Tangier. Mo-
rocco" A. c. Duuns '.Gien Lannox, Isle oil Arrnn,"
and William Walacc scotrs "Lovc Me, Love My
Dog" Then several members have not been at all
modest as to the space taken up by Them. witness
one amateur officer OF the society, Is repro
scented by fourteen examples. However much
may like his works. aud iney are excellent some Of
them, stall We confess 10 being rather tired Of him
when We get to the fourteenth OF his product lons
Another member, Mr. j NJ Falconer. has saturated
PLAQUES, which u dealer would refuse 10 EXHIBIT;
note especially "Ihe Oldest House In St. LOUIS
which mas actually risen to the dignity OF an ustra
lion III Tho catalogue.
Among The examples in the north room not spoken
OF IN our irst article note the ioliowipg:-''A
Winter Morning" by j. G. Virgins neat little bit;
little sketch by W. Hamilton Gibson, "a Short Cut
Home" IL well treated, and Agnes D. AUbatrs "rhe
Od House with the Gable Ends" pleasing ana quite
strongly handled. We cali attention again TO
the excellent atmospheric effect ana rock treat
j. C.. Hnrl - unitn ka
pleasure in Mary l.. Stones Buying and Selling"
Mr.. Migrants "On the Threshold" in the east
room, already mentioned, IS really mastery. Note
the nesh tones, the almost porous skin, the ex-
quisie modelling OF the arms and feet, the OF
tho latter planted solidly earlhen floor OF the
cottage and the light striking admirably on the
arms and legs and leet. The ed
cottage. with the earthen walls, and Of the eos
tner worhcrs seen through the door, the
whoe an Irish rustic ,dyI, charmn. sentiment.
Inc same ARTISTS female hcau 'spriug" though
somewhat peculiarly treated, Is stlli admIruue
piece oil technique. See the eyes aud the
SKIN George II. smiiiio's Afternoon" 10 quite
cnarming, with pleasing sunset tone aud u good
distance. neatly painted anu graceful sketch Is
sou the Niagara RIVER" by Amos W. Singster.
Another little picture winch We no:Ice Tor the second
time Ia X N. snurtlens very cnarning wood idy "A
Forest stream A quiet, rocky brook, suaded by
trees, WIN glimpse Oi CRIMSON through the
leaves aud zoe IN the water very naturally gwen,
leaning her head tmidiy yet gracefully Forward us
hears sound up stream. Below Tins hangs IL sweet
tender ana true color ard marvellous in IRA aug.
No. 40, little coast scene by W lam 1. Rchurds Is
pleasing and is carried " The height Of
| lngy careful drawing.
lu The corridor End especially bad +. Reed Dick.
ensons Clearing The Course University Boat Racer
George Henry Hill's Church oi san GIory,o
Venice" and Natural Bridge, Virginia. ~ all on the
ilne 'Sumnuer's Last Farewell" by Alfred kuppes.
Is pressing, with nicely drawn little ,urc Cuai los
| II. WeigaL's .Wild RabblIs" well gwen, ana
James f. Hluds' "App,c Trees near the Shore are 10
be noted. Granville Perkins 'luckerlon Crock, New
jersey - is excciientlJ drawn; ". Hamilton GiOsons
| "NOvemDer Aitcrnoon' Is really eXcci,ent, Henry
| karrer has IN the corridor aud IN the
ural very admirable little marines really drawn,
Jonn La Fargo sends u sketch, IN winch, though OF
| strength, we bog 10 say VIC Can see nothing nut
STACEY angel with butterfly wings IN the iui blaze Of
ana evidently bcwldered ny tue glare OF super
mundane ioot!ights. Mis- AoDatts "Hegh Hol DAISIES
| auu butterflies" IL neat and pleasing mule uuwer
piece; George Nj Ciarks highland Home near Bal
Iatcr, scotland" has some good qualities, ma
| w. Marsh has some well rendered "AsLcrs' w.
| Hamilton Gibsou's "Beuch Brook, Yarmouth, Ne ~
some excellent quaiities, which are balanced ny
bad ones. Wyant'a "Muuutains IN Kerry" are .xcep-
uonaiy pure IA color John Huliards "a sketch ut
Oyster bay" has gooa points, ana We are pleased 10
notice iavVrubiy George h. Sheon's ''IwliguL the
Suburbs"
In the west noted more on our Sec
study hung modestiy 100 hlgh; L. swain Chords
bod study, "Ihe Home vi The Guiis - A. H. Bellows
| very charming example. "Frst bdtic Ground OF tho
Revolution ~ X. n. snurtlen's neat Evening and
| were AGAIN charmed by lnOmas EakIIs' 'Suventy
Years Ago." with the old LADY Is lace so admirably
usual IN his hgure OF ayoung English gIri looking at
.'rue New RING" anu samuel Comans street
Scene AIgiers" 10 rich color, with the dry AR
and with Interesting ngures