The New York herald., 1879-03-09
FINE ARTS.

BouGUEREAU's CHARITY" AND MILLEr.
A large and important example of Bouguereau.
entitled Charity" will be placed exhibition in
NJ. Knoedler Il Co.'s gallery tomorrow morning. It
is one of. If not the finest example of the master.
which has been exhibited here for some time,
and Of the twelve pictures which
represented him at the Universal Exhibit
ton and brought him grand medal of
honor. As usual the figures Of life
size. The all loving mother. seated in front of
a niche. on either side of which are pillars holds in
her arms three naked children, while two others are
the steps at her feet. She has overturned vase
out OF which flow gold and silver pieces and rests
her naked LETT foot on 1T. thus giving picturesque
folds to her drapery. One of the babes whom she
holds is asleep. with his curly head piowed her
right breast. and looks with slightly opened
mouth and serene, tender, loving gaze at
the child who is sucking. The remaining
one of this charming trio, skilfully
grouped and contrastcd in aston and rcpose strives
to ralse himself from under her encirclng and
nearer her face to which he looks longingly. OF
the whole group the sweetest figure is that of the
little girl who huddles to the right at the mothers
feet. with her crossed her breast in tnor-
Gus. chdlike action and half smiles half pouts as
she looks at us. The darker skinned boy the
left lies the step with his head in shadow aud
leans on couple OF holy books he spells out the
word "Evangile" written on d sheet of parchment.
The composition is hne one and the grouping
especially good. AS an example of skiliul. thor
oughly correct drawing and delicate modelling and
charoscuro the work is worthy of much admiration
and study. Thc somewhat pale, luminous and
transparent flesh tnts of the master have been often
objected to. but in this they please
tremely. In management of delicately contrasted
flesh the painter is especially happy and his
rendition OF handsome fine skinned children is
almost unequaed at the present day. The arc hi
tectural work is worthy Of all praise. While
many prefer paintings which exhibit more nervous
strength and picturesque treatment, none will deny
that this is a noble work of thorough. admirable
and conscientious painter whose reputation is well
deserved.
In the upper rooms of the same establishment is
n small aud excellent example of Mlet full Of sun
light and pure in tone. by open window,
through which streams the sunlight, peasant mo-
ther sits sewing she rocks the wooden cradle in
which her baby sleeps. In the garden outside the
father is at work.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARTIsTs-PRivATE VIEW.
There was a large attendance during yesterday. and
in the evening the Kurtz Gallery crowded with
well pleased and much interested assemblage at the
private view of the second exhibition of the Soci
ETY. of American Artists. Tomorrow morning the
gallery will be open to the public and remain until
the 2gth inst The hours are from nine A. NJ to six
T.. NJ. and from half-past seven Z. NJ. to ten 4.
NJ. On sundays the gallery will be open,
free, from twelve NJ. to six L. M. In
reference to the case of Thomas Moran, who stated
to the writer Friday that he had resigned from the
society members say that his resignation will prob
ably not be accepted, and that IL is equally probable
that he Will be eNpelled-a good chance for law
II this Is done.