New-York tribune., 1891-01-31
VATER-COLORS At THE ACADEMY

Far above the average will he the popular verdict
concerning the collection OF 661 picturc which con
sttue the twenty-fourth annual exhibition Of the
American Water-Color Society at the National Academy
OF Design. OF course 1t is inevitable that among 50
large a number Of paintings Shown there should he
a certain proportion of work Of mediocre character
but the latter constitute the minority, and the display
taken as whole is of an exceptionally satisfactory
nature, rejecting much credit upon the judgment OF
the Jury OF Admissions and upon the clevcrncss OF
the artists represented upon the walls.
Among the most important of the paintings cx-
hibited is Mr. Henry Farrer's "Near the Village.
The twilight is depicted in sngularly effective
manner and gives air Of absolute peace and tran
qullty TO the landscape which is very attractive. of
the other six pictures exhibited by Mr. Farrer the
one most deserving OF attention is No. 125 entitled
" on the River" Winslow Homer is represented by
only painting, showing two girls engaged in mend
ing nets. 1t is very successful piece OF work
and contrasts most favOrably with other recent cv-
amples of his art. The attitude Of the girls i,
easy and natural and there is of that straning
for the production OF effect which Is noticeable in
some Of his oil paintings now on exhibition in the
Rechard Galleries.
1.-Two Veterans" is the title Of picture BY Il. +.
Zogbaum that is certain find many admirers. II rep
old gray headed cavalry sergeant in the at
Of handing piece of biscuit 10 his horse. old cam
pagncr like himself Both and horse represent the
lest type Of the United States Cavaly r. one ~ k a.
trim as clean and Us fit the other. and no one can
look upon the picture without feeling thrill e pairi
otto pride in the pictorial demonstration that hJth III
hoIscfesh and in the smart appearance OF the men
our cavalry is able to more than hold its With the
finest corps of European armies.
Mr. HopkinsOn Smith is represented by two Sketches
one showing the Plaza Of the Vallde Mosque at
Constantlnople and the other a Of the market
place at Deppe. The latter, with it, glimpse Of the
beautiful old church. Is far superior 10 It's compahIoh
for while Mr.. IIopklnson Smith shows that hc i
keeny alive to the artistic and picturesque features
OF the orient he neglects in his scene at Consianinop
to depict that peculiar haze In the atmosphere duo
TO the intense heat. and which soiicnN the vivid ana
sometimes garng contrasts Of color into delicate har
| mony.
Morning at the Lake, Is the title Of pleasing
| picture by Kruseman van EIten, and it would be
difficult to find attractive bit o scenery thal
that presented by the glimpse OF the town Inst across
the water. "Nenice from san GorSic' Im0 brci
portrayed BY many artist; by more charminsv.
however than by Mr. Thomas Moran. Edward Gay @
Meadow Sweet with Hay j. equally pleasing, and
Charles W Eaton's December sunset" With it, dch
cate tints reflected upon the snowcoverH ground J.
an exquisite piece Of work. shine for Five Gents
i a picture that will appeal to the public and evo
rise 10 feeling Of regret that all bootblaco are not
as happy and pleasant looking lads as the one shown IN
Mr. J. q. Browns picture. THE Hopkins Mansion.
Great Harrington Mass Is pretty piece of scenery
defy rendered by the brush OF Mr.. j. j.. Bristol hr.
+. X. NJ. REIN is, usual 10 the fore with several
good marines, the most notable Of which Is The lri
descent Sea- Mr.. :. l.. Ferris Of Philadelphia, -rnd
the representation Of a mnuct that s being danced ln
the open air by ladies and gentlemen ln
Vatican costumes. Chde IIassrm has no le7s
than seven pictures in the exhibition, one OF The
most meriiorious being Characteristic lttl" skc'h
OF "A street scene In GlGuccsteI The lhdl''icc
Question of the Census Enumerator," by Mr W. !.
Smcdcv Will recall to mind past percncc~ Ol sim
liar nature. clever sketch too l. That Of Mr. Charles
$ Reinhart bearing the number l26 and representing
a village street scene.
Full Of life and action is Mr. f. Remington, trooper
who dclincaed with remarkable fidelity and power,
gives one the impression Of "a member Of some lrice
ular band with all the dash, the vim and the rOchhs
carele,s ness characteristic of free lanCe-.
The collection Of etching proof, 10y the New-rorh
Etching Club includes excellent examples Of Tie Wlh ~
Joseph Pennel, X. Van Eten. Charlie Nandcriooi,
Alden Weir and J. Mcneil Whistler.
The exhibition viii be opened 70 the public on
Monday aud will continue throughout the month oi
February.