The New York herald., 1879-03-28
FINE ARTS.
THE srEnprxs COLLECTION.


An art reception was given by Mr.. James H. steb-
bins last evening at his residence Madison avenue
to present to the view of his guests ladies and gen.
tlemen among the latter several artfsts) the fine
collection of paintings which he brought together
during the long residence abroad from which he a
few months ago returned. His collection of seventy
nine pictures in OIL water color drawings and pen and
inks. which hung in his drawing room library and
dining room. take rank among the most prominent
collections of foreign pictures in the city, has an I'M
usually high average of merit and contains exam
pies of men seldom if in tins country
Four of the more important of the pictures men,
toned below will be remembered as having formed
part the second loan exhibition this Society OF Dec
orative Art
Forfuny is seen in an unusual phase in
his lfe-size portrait of Spanish lady. with,
it's fine rendition of her handsome face. or Ger0me
there are his celebrated pictures. well known
through the engravings. the fine satire. "L Emf
Grse," and that magnificent production.
.Moliare Brcakfasting with Louis XIV. yiberts cx-
celcnt character study "Scene at Spanish
Diligence Station" is remembered from pho
tographs An earlier and good little ex-
ample of his work is "The First Born.
From Bouguereau's brush there is "Hesitating Be-
tween Love and Riches" Alma Tadcma is interest
ing and archaeological to a high degree in Queen
Cothc Wife OF Clovis. Instructing Her Children in
Arms Pettenkoffer. hardly known here, shows his
sterling qualities in the Market Scene in Hungary.
..Hide and Seek" is q superb Alvarez, remarkable
for its figures the glimpse through the curtains into
the sunii, room and the painting of some tapestry
on a wall Lies IncrOyahles'' is q good and early
little Detaile, showing strongly his master Messo-
nicr's influence. fine and important example OF
the latter is his four figure piece "rhe Game Lost
..Indirect Taxes" is II Zamacos. Again see Alvarez
in '.elling Tickets for Charity Bull Fight, with
complete and cabinet sized shreyer, well worthy OF
him very fine work. De Neuvilles large
Hauling the Capstan Brittany" is one OF
vas, with good figures in fine action. Bertands
important .Sernadc' i'll Rome is superb in tone and
tells its story i'll masterly fashion. Hcuilants
companion pictures. entitled Arcadia are charm
ing compositions-one scene with figures by a
river bank, and the other in the fields Horace YER
nets life size ''The Original Study OF Judith is re-
markable for its flesh tones.
Rico. the Fortuny of the landscapists. and seldom
seen here, is represented by remarkable oil.
very noticeable for its drawing, light and archi-
tectural texture, called Interior of Court in
Grenada" second picture i'll the same medium,
very ire in atmosphere and color values "rhe Seine
at Poissy;" and two superb water colors, de-
licions in light. AR and color. boating Party in
Po;ssy." De Nittis also stranger III America, is
his best in the water color, "a Chinese SHOP
and the masterly little oil painting, with marvel.
lousy well drawn and charming figures. called
Condolences '.Piffcrari" is strong water color
example of Fortuny. Pasini is brilliant. master Of
grouping and giver sunlight in his The Sultan 8
Escort De Beaumont's Temptation OF St.
Anthony" should be noted for its nude There is
Wylies .Five Brittany Children" show what loss
his death was American art. yegas' Bull
Fighters Waiting Their Turn" is strong little char
acter study OF Troyon little cattle piece is noted
good water color, by Simonetti. is called "Con-
cert" fine little water coler. by Meissonier, is q
portrait of himself Captain of the
Guard-Tine Louis XIII" "After supper One Must
Pay is good story by Louis Leoir. A valuable
little wafer color by Ten Kate is scene in 'Dutch
Guard Room" 'Iieady for the Market is crayon
drawing by Rosa Bonheur. Among the other paint
crs represented are August Bohheur, Jean Goubie,
Worms. Saintin. Baugniet, Boulanger Ricardo Mad
razo Detaille Rossi, Danbigny, Cervi, Loth Berne-
Bellecour Descamps, Hugard Vernier Richter, Bier
stadt Beard.