Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-06-30
SOME RARE ETGHINGS.
original pictures By treat MAS
tere On Exhibition.

DrtGhmM PICTURES by tiFeut Nk0a~
ters On Exhibition.
People Of taste appreciate true art in
all its varied phases, and recently
American art-loving patrons have be-
slowed upon etchings the attention they
deserve. 1t is now conceded by con-
nossieurs that a picture produced by a
master Of engraving or etching is supe.
rior to an ordinary copy in oil. In
Europe fine engravihgs and etchings
have been carefully collected aud pre-
served by art.lovers for nearly four CEN
turtles, and to-day are to be found in the
historic palaces of Venice and Florence,
as well as in public and private collec.
tions Of the nobility of the European
continent and Great Britain. An etch-
ing enables each artist TO disseminate
the work of his own hand, aud as the
personal element ia the charm which is
most valued In the art OF to-day, II fol-
lows that this refined and elevating
branch must eventually supersede all
others. Goethe says:
Fortunate is. he who. at an early age
knows what art is"
and 1t is to be hoped that the Los An
geles public will display their art educa-
tion adyantageously in selecting some
OF the veritable gems now on exhibition
at 3l7 North Main street. MIR. Sum.
ner, the art auctioneer of Bovee, Toy &
Co., of San Francisco, will dispose OF
these rare pictures at auction Tomorrow
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o'clock. This collection is undoubtedly
one OF the finest exer exhibited here, and
will afford an opportunity seldom offered
to obtain original works of art.
What is moat sought after is speci-
men Of this or that artists own work,
and It is this desire which leads to the
establishment of rich mems galleries,
while even the less wealthy can satisfy
their longings by collection OF etchings.
The minute and exquisite characteristics
OF the etchers' art is beautifully displayed
by Mr.. Summers collection. In every
work the artists thoughts are directly
transcribed upon a plate which becomes
absolutely an original work Of art.
Among them are several remarque proofs
and signed artists proofs, including pro.
ductions of the original pain,er-etchers
Haden, Haig, Law, Rajon, Unger, De.
lauuey, Laianne, Country, Slocombe,
Flameng, Piranesi. Whistler, Bracque.
mond, Chattock, Macbeth, Waltner, lis
sot, Murray, and number of others of
the French and English schools, together
with the works OF our best American
etchers, such as Farrar, PIatt Pennell,
all the Morans, Van EIten, Nicol, Brown,
Parrish, smillie, Millspaugh, Monks,
Woods, Bacher, Clifford, and others Of
that class.
A HERALD reporter visited the exhi.
bltion yesterday, and among the many
beautiful etchings were noticed num-
Der worthy of special mention:
Marietta Da Napoli, by Hans Meyer,
is q grand picture Of character, and the
harmonious blending Of light and shad-
ow is exquisitely wrought. 1t is a re-
marque-proof on satin, only five IN this
state being printed.
Winter Evening (original), by Henry
Farrer, is gem and finished with rare
power. The technique is perfect and
every line, however delicately drawn, Is
distinctly visible. There is subtlety
and refined taste about the finish that
partakes of reality to an extraordinary
degree. The frozen 70 ,dway leading to
an old farmhouse in the distance, the
clear, chilly atmosphere and murky sky,
the bare.limbed trees that seem to sway
to and fro, all combine to give an ade-
quate idea of the artists conception.
The Village Forge-original, by Fran.
els Seymour Hayden, is one of the best
efforts of this great artist, who is con-
asIarad IN. ha he fac f.1. L.. L.
land. There is very little work on the
picture though the effect is supurb, and
It conveys sharply vivid impression Of
the natural scene.
The King Drinks--by August Lau.
cou, is an excellent specimen OF this
clever eteher's work. 1t represents
lion drinking at pool. Though simple
there is n fascination in studying the
attitude and solemn grandeur Of this
king OF the forest.
The ethcing Of Lucia di Lammernoor.
(sfter Williams) by 7. 0lden Barlow, Is
exqnisitely etched, being delicate with
out over minuteness, rapid and free In
execution, without neglecting anything
essential. The delicately outlined fea-
lures OF Luciaand her lover are studies
upon which the eye may rest for hours
And still seek new point for admira.
ton. Space will not permit an extended
notice Of this rare collection, in fact
they are all worthy of note, and Mr..
Sumner will no doubt fad ready sale
for them tomorrow. Seats will be pro-
vided for ladies' in attendance, and the
sale will be conducted in quiet and
refined manner. Our art patrons should
not miss this one chance OF lifetime
perhaps, to secure the original works Of
famous masters to adorn their homes.
Remember the place and go early before
the best pictures have been sold. No.
3l3 North Main street, opposite the
Pico House. Sale opens at 10 o'clock
in the morning and o'clock in the after
noon.