The New York herald., 1879-03-26
FINE ARTS.


the I.eavitt Art Galleries last evening The large
gathering. is usual on sucn occasions when the
hint the card of invitation of informal supper
adds to the interest in good pictures taken by anna.
euis Of art OF all classes consisted Of picture
cctors, dletanti more or less related 70 the fine
arts, critics. picture dealers and artists.
The collection which Mr.. Spencer is about to part
with is unusually well selected and consists chieny
ofpictures Of medium size by well known men, Taken
as an artistic whole II is about the finest though Of
course not the most important lot Of pictures which
has bcen offered for sale in this country for many
years. Narcissc Dsz is represented by Ave examples.
four landscapes and figure piece. The best of the for
mer. to our mini. is "plains Of Barbizon." Near
pool. by which are trees is female figure and
beyond the plain stretches away. dotted here and
there by young trees. 1t is an admirable compost
ton. is thoroughly complete in effect remarkable for
tho feeling OF great space given small canvas
and painted in his most solid manner. Compare is
with the later and more sketchy Forest Of Fontaine
bleau." and sea how much more worthy Of the
masters reputation it is than that good but relaxed
bit of painting Note again what solid work is seen
in ION the Edge Of the Forest" with it's fine sky
The remaining landscape is OF his best period
his "Blihdmans Buff" painted in 1852. that we see
Diaz at his best coorst. The rich costumes of
the little Eastern girls in the full swing Of the game
ducc perfect feast Of color. Next to Diaz and with
like number ofpicturas Bodni is best repre- sented
From his facile dextrous bush have four pictures
in oil and water color drawing. Probably the most
important of the former Is "a Matador and His
Sweetheart" 1t is well composed. full Of subdued
action and fine study Of Spanish genre. The girl.
seated on chair. teases couple Of parrots
stand. while back OF her los q table the matador
Note the rare skill shown in the painting of the
Tunes the, for him. unusually good color. aud the
painting of the face and arms Of tho pretty
Msdrilenta. What can be more charming AMI thor
oughly French than his "Parisicnnes 7" How nAtiir-
al posed Is the pretty girl on the loungng chair
ts ntner a, as me ana now
light and air the apartment is full. and tho
tapestry ut the back is finely introduced. Though
by tho second single figure piece, -"The
''iardcn Seat" in which is q bcwitching figure
seated reading on garden scat. The face. III tie
shadow OF the large bonnet. IL finely managed. apd
the dress y syea %, WITH M great sa The csor
cred around her 1.-the hgurc. entering a room with
mincing gait-a superb little drawing.
RaimQpdo de Maeirazo. the great spanish colorist
and the father-in-law of the gifted Fortuny seen
to great advantage in the superb bit Of Spanish
genre. Entrance to Spanish Church. one OF The
most important pictures from his brush in the coun-
try. 1t IL from the collection OF William H. stewart
we'll known and far seeing American connoAseuf
rcsidiny in Paris. Two Indies in close have
just left the church door, side OF which are
seated row Of bcggars and the other vendor Of
y y
guitar. 1t Is quietcr in color than usual very
ully painted aud admirable in its character studies.
The depth into the church entrance is finely given.
The three other works which represent Madraso are
small single figure studies Of which the best IL The
Butternies. which is especially delicate in color A
Spanish Lady, admirably posed, sits watching the
little Huttcrcrs. The others. LA Signoritay and
Spanish Lady Playing Guitar" are OF utte Inn
villegas is seen to advantage in q strong water
color study, admirable In action "A Bull Fighter"
with drawn sword. The meritorious Leon Esco-
MI q hv a fnir wifi soma
good painting In tho wonans drcss. called "a Game
OF Chess" There are four Piassans. three figure
pieces and one little landscape For the most inn
portant OF the former LA Femme Ssvsnte." scene
from Molsre's comedy. We care little. It Is.
than his large single figure piece. Gathered
Flowers." The 'Frst Born" plcasing delicataly
panSS int family mp for IT, hs.h n
Shreyers large. well composed. but unsatisfactory
canvas called winter Travel. Russia;" and "a Bull
garian Train aud ARABS Resting" both sdmirable
works. Meissonisr Is seen In two wstcr coors. the
carefully finished Cavalier Time Louis KILL and
"A "A Republican | | Sentinel In % the arss, ans essm
pie. note the admirable and expression Of the
gallant looking up evidently at some fair one ON
balcony tho street Charles jacques u q
his best and to great advantage In his 'Poughing.
spring Time" with its Mllet Ike arrangement Of
position it is especially satisfactory. His othsr
works are Lunch riine" small and sterling study
.n Msrcte there sro tSree exceent css
of medium size. j. q. vibert tells = good story
thoroughly well. and In ~ hard and ~ little OF
colorist as usual. IN hs'''Composing sermon" He
has also % water color. After Dessert" .N
One OF the best aud most important pictures In the
collection Is Paslni's Mosque OF ST. soha," view
at the entrance to the gardens Of the many domeo
and ninarctod building. with large number Of
gurcs ladies' of the harem leaving their carriages
and passing through tire portal aud escort OK
horse drawn up to tho left. Tho figures excellent.
the sunlight real. the architecture solid and the
fined Jslsbcrt ''lsomeo and Juliet" which was ex-
hibited at this years Ladies' Reception" st
sare. a ans in color and we'll srssed s.
to drapcry. Geroine's supcrbly finished aud sterling
.'Mastcr OF the Hounds will also be rcmembcred =
having formed part Of the same display, ~ well -
that sdmirabie little Millet Shcphcrdess OF Barbi-
zon." small snd excellent study" OF . bull rcp.
rcsents Constant Troyon. or jules Dupre there Ia
n,asterly little landscape. Morning.. and rather
poor example cataloguod simply landscapo.
Corot is represented by good landscape. moro
plste than the studies from his hand usually offered
Tor sale as pictures Coming from the Fields Is .
mastery head and shoulders OF boy by Couture.
"Morning." simple figure of girl by pool. is .
pale. imprcssionistc Boughton. The delicstc OF
heavy thick .nccEed girl Nevertheless. being from
his brush. there Is sterling work In IL.
" tho romsining pictures we note Billers clever
"Young Shcpherdess. naturally Br6fonesQue;
..Easstcrn Dancing oarl;" : heal q !asque:;
pleasing "vcnctsn dirl. by Carl Booker; The
Parrot" n water color. by Berne Bellecour;"
OF I.
tanglemcnts." Daubixny; clevcrly drawn Goubie.
rather untrue in color and effect callod ASKING The
way;" q sparkling little Rico. Near ChartreS;'' .
good Ciay's Ion the Coast Of Holsnd;" nne littla
nudu "Sragdalen," by jules Lelebvrc; De Nen-
ville's "French Sharpshooters," good but panty;
''1hc Coming Storm" strong cattle piece By Otto
Won Thoren; STACEY "orphelin. With greenish flesh
tints in the shadows. by Cabsnel. and naturally
otherwise we'll painted; The Violet" child's
head, by Douguereau;. agoou and interesting FRO.
mcntin '.Scenc In the ORIENT" Ano WILLIAMS ana
little girls head, by knaua.
The gallery will open 70 the public from this
ina and the sale viii take place the Leavtts CIin-
ton Hall salesrooms. H. Somervillc. auctionecr, on
the evening Of the ID prox.
ART NoTEs
Arc tho trustees OF the Metropolitan Museum Of
Art taking any action looking toward the.purchass
OF tho Avery collection Of Oriental porcelains and
tho King collection OF engraved gemss such art
treasures not offered for purchase every year.