Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
"IIaIY.Ihe ArILand."

ProF Cromwell Iaat night delivered the
second of his art lectures at Leubrie's Thea
ter on Italy, the Art Land" The APPEAL
knows Of no more delightful entertainment
ever given in this city, and all those who
were present were pleased teyoud measure.
In the arts Italy is the most fertile Of coun-
tries. The sense Of melody, the intuition of
beauty, and the grace of poetry seem natural
to her children. She has left unsung none
of the passions; she has painted all the les
CONS Of humanity; she has cast her perfect
ideals ia marble that will live as long
as the world lives In short, she
is the land of the song, the artists brush,
the sculpter's chisel and the architects
dream. She has come nearer the vivid por-
trayal Of what the poet fancies than any
other land. Prof. Cromwel's pictures OF
this sunny land and her art wonders were
exquisitely beautiful. First, the spectator
was led through beautiful Florence, the city
of the lilies, the glory of Italian history and
the pride of Italy to-day. The cathedrals,
the tombs, the convent of San Marco, the
fine statue of Dante and hundreds of splen-
did sights were flashed upon the canvas.
Then came Venice, and it indeed seemed
ss if one were wandering through dream
land. The squares and cathedrals, the pen
sive aspect of the grand but gloomy build
ings, the gondolas gliding over the shadowy
water of the canals, the Bridge OF Signs with
its sad romance, the Rialto aud other beau.
tiful objects conduced to lead one into
delicious rcveyie. Genoa, Naples, and
Pisa with It's leaning tower, were made TO
were given a brief glimpse of Rome and
some of its prominent bulldogs. OF course
no descriptive lecture on Italy would be
complete without an exhibition of some OF
its famous works OF sculpture. great
many Of these were shown by the professor,
and all of them were marvels of beauty.
Prof. Cromwell accompanies his lectures
with running comment upon the various
scenes presented, interpreted with music on
the piano or the organ. Usually when the
inside of a cathedral is displayed, the
realistic effect ID heightened by the
organ music and the mellow voice
of the lecturer. The lecture last
night closed with a soulful picture of the
"Rock of Ages." First, the canvas was covered
with heecy clouds, which, dissolying, showed
a tempestuous sea; then the rock began
gradually TO materialize, and finally became
distinct. Around it gathered a dark storm;
the form Of a woman appeared clingipg TO
the cross, and light bursting from above,
bsthed her in its radiance. Finally ap-
to the faithful one. Accompanied by the
glorious hymn, this view was indescribably
beautiful. There was good house
present, and very enthusiastic one. To-
night the lecture is Rome and the
Vatican" There should not be a va
cant seat in the house. The following
is synopsis of the lecture: "Rone from the
Pincian Hill. Rome from the Dome of St.
Peters church. Rome from the cupols Of
the capitol. Facade OF the Capitol. The
Forum. Castle OF st. Angelo. Exterior of
the Colosseum. View OF The top Gallery.
Exterior of St. Peters church on Easter
Sunday. Magnificent interior view of the
Church Of Churches The Vatican. The
Hall CT the Greek Cross. Braccio Nuovo.
Chamber OF Bu.ls. Church of st. Paul,
where 81. Paul and St. Peter were martyred.
The CIoIsters. The Colonnsde of ST. Psul's.
The Pantheon. 1he Forum OF Trsjan. The
Gate of Rome, Poria PA. The Arch of
Drusua. General View of the Appiau
Way" etc