ART. 8. REVIEW AND REGISTER OF THE FINE ARTS. Andrea Mustoxidi, a young native of Corcyra, has undertaken to refute the prevailing opinion in regard to the celebrated Venetian horses, which are commonly ascribed to Ly sippus. He denies their reputed origin, and earnestly contends that they came originally from the isle of Chios. No. 101.. Orlando and Oliver. As You Like It.-R. WEST. Mr. R West is the eldest son. Benjamin painted this picture, esteemed one of the best draughtsmen of the human figure, in England. Some of his academy-figures may be seen in this city. He likewise delighted in studying the anatomy of the huge and antique oaks of Windsor Forest. This picture shows his knowledge in these departments of the art, and makes us lament that the man who could do so much, should have abandoned, at an early period of life, the pursuit of that high excellence which appears to have been within his reach. No. 102. Ophelia's Madness.-Hamlet. B WEST. This is not one of the happiest efforts of Mr. West's genius. No. 105. Study of Dead Game.-J. W, COFFEE. A picture of merit. No. 106. Landscape.-WILSON. This is Nature herself-in her sober hues to be surebut it is Nature. No 107. A Pendant to No. 105, by the same artist. No. 115. The Knighting of De Willonfigures as large as life. I TRUMBULL. This beautiful picture rivals the Venetian school in colouring, and is likewise a model in composition and drawing. We regret that the skill and happy effort of the artist had not been bestowed upon a subject from the scriptures, or from some classical author. No. 118. Nativity of the Saviour. We have no clue to the painter's name, but the picture is not of ordinary stamp. Parts are very fine. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A collection of pictures. by celebrated masfers, has been brought to Boston, by Mr. Farina of Naples, who came out in the Java with Commodore Perry to Newport. There is a Raphael, a Titian, a Dominichino, two by Annibal Caracci, two by Salvator Rosa, two by Paul Veronese, and a great variety by J. TRUMBULL. This noble composition reother good hands. Such an accession has been long desired, but little expected in this country. The Gallery will soon be opened No. 123. Our Saviour with little children.~ minds the travelled beholder of the works of Corregio. The vivid harmonious colouring, and the melting outline, almost cheating the eye into the belief that it views solidity, rotundity, and distance, are here; and in parts Second Exhibition of the American Academy we may imagine that we see Corregio's for exhibition. of the Fine Arts. grace. No. 125. Last Supper. A curious picture. Beautiful colouring, with bad drawing, and a total ignorance of perspective. No. 127. Portrait of a Gentleman. COPLEY. See our remarks on No. 69. In continuing our review of the Second Exhibition of the American Academy of the Fine Arts, we are aware, that before we publisk, many of the pictures yet unnoticed, will be removed and restored to their proprietors; No. 132. Portrait of General Horatio Gates. we shall therefore dwell principally upon G. STEWART. Our great portrait painter, has such pictures as we are assured will remain here represented the veteran hero of Sarain the Gallery of the Academy for inspection, toga, with such graceful ease, such fidelity after the exhibition shall be closed, either to nature, and, at the same time, in such a because they are the property of the Aca- historical manner, as to render this picture demy, or are permanently lent. invaluable to the artist and to the patriot 2 P VOL. I. NO. IV. No. 137. Holy Family. Suggested by a fa- in view, Mr. Trumbull returned to his namous painting of Raphael.-J. TRUMBULL. tive country, and employed himself in paintThose who are acquainted with Raphael's ing the portraits of those who had distinpicture of the Virgin with the Saviour and St. John, commonly called la belle Jardiniere, can judge how far Mr. Trumbull has varied from the original painting. No. 137, is certainly a picture of uncommon beauty, and without reference to its auther, must give delight to every beholder of taste, whether learned or ignorant. As this is the last pic ture of the present exhibition, painted by this master, which we shall mention, we will take this opportunity of stating, that Colonel John Trumbull is the son of Jonathan Trumbull, the revolutionary governor of Connecticut, and was born on the 6th of June, 1756. He graduated at Harvard College, 1773. We have seen an attempt at Historical composition, by Mr Trumbull, as early as this year. In May 1775, he entered the army at Cambridge, and in July had the distinguished honour, at the age of 19. to be an aid decamp to the illustrious Washington. In the year 1776, Col. Trumbull served as Deputy Adjutant General to the army of Gates at Ticondaroga, and in the year 1777 he resigned his commission. In 1777 he painted his second historical composition, the death of Lucretia, and continued to study painting, without instruction or instructor, until 1779. in the town of Boston. In 1780, after a cor respondence which was deemed necessary Previous to this order from the governbetween Governor Trumbull and the Eng- ment for these great pictures, the American lish Secretary of State, and an assurance Academy of the Fine Arts had purchased of that Col. Trumbull might, without molesta- Colonel Trumbull, four of his historical piction, pursue his studies in London, he em- tures, for their Gallery in the New-York Inbarked for Europe, and in August placed stitution, and several paintings from his colhimself under Mr. West, commencing his lection. In January. 1817, he was elected first regular and profitable studies as a paint- president of this Academy. er. Notwithstanding the precautions abovementioned, the young artist was arrested in November on a charge of high treason, thrown into prison, and remained there eight There are two pictures, which are not in months. Mr. West, on hearing of the arrest, the Catalogue, painted by Mr. Fisher of Boswaited upon the King, and represented Mr. ton, the one representing a Farm-yard and Trambull's conduct, character, and pursuits, cattle, the other, a Landscape with a group in such a manner as to obtain a promise, of cattle, which are beautifully painted, and that whatever might be the result of the are well worth the careful examination of affair, his pupil's life should be safe. In pri- the amateur. guished themselves either as statesmen or soldiers. It was the intention of Colonel Trumbull that these pictures should be engraved, and he looked for remuneration from the sale in America and Europe, particularly France, but the French revolution and its consequences ruined the commerce in prints, and the plan was abandoned. In 1794 Colonel Trumbull went to London as secretary to Mr. Jay, and was afterwards one of the commissioners under the 7th article of the treaty of 94. continuing to be occupied in this station with his political duties until 1804, during which ten years he could pay but little attention to the arts. Happily, the time employed by Colonel Trumbull in procuring portraits for painting our revolutionary subjects, has not been thrown away: as he has been called upon to paint four of these great events, to ornament the walls of the capitol at Washington The four paintings voted by Congress, are to be 18 feet by 12, and have for subjects, the Declaration of Independence, containing the portraits of the Congress of 76: The Surrender of Bourgoyne; the Surrender of Cornwallis; and General Washington resigning his sword to Congress and retiring to the ranks of his fellow citizens. No. 154. Old Woman counting her beads.— TENIERS. son and after his release, Mr. Trumbull stu- Near these, is a good Fruit piece by Mr. died assiduously, until his return to America Badger, of Boston. in 1782, and immediately on the conclusion A fine picture of a Saint Jerome and Angel, of the glorious peace of 1783, he returned to by SPAGNOLETTO, a celebrated Spanish His London and resumed the same studies. torical painter, born in 1589, has likewise In the year 1796, Mr. Trumbull painted been added to the Gallery, since the Catahis pictures of the Battle of Bunker's Hill and logue was printed. the death of Montgomery, and formed a No. 157. Sleeping Boy. Supposed to be by plan of a series of paintings commemorative MURILLO. Murillo was born near Seville, in of the great events of our revolution. In 1613, and attained to great eminence in his pursuit of this object he visited Paris, and art. His favourite subjects seem to have there made portraits of the French Generals, been Beggar-boys in various appropriate atand other conspicuous officers, who were titudes. He however painted some great present at the capture of Yorktown, and sur- historical subjects, and is highly estimated render of Cornwallis. With the same object both for composition and colouring. No. 106. White Horse, Landscape and Figures.-WOUVERMANS. This fine picture, by so eminent an artist, will attract and hold the attention of every connoisseur. Philip Wouvermans was born at Haerlem in 1620. He is esteemed without rival in his favourite compositions, huntings, hawkings, cavalcades, farriers' shops, in short, every subject in which that noble and beautiful animal, the horse, makes a principal figure. No. 166. Nerina. A Head, introduced by Raphael in his cartoon of the death of Annanias-RAPHAEL. This fine head was purchased in London, by B. W. Rogers, Esq. who possesses such documents as puts its originality beyond a doubt. It is unnecessary for us to speak of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, the prince of painters. His personal beauty, various accomplishments, high attainments, and premature death, are known to all. In the short period of 37 years, from 1495 to 1520, (the dates of his birth and death) be performed those numerous works which fill the minds of artists with admiration approaching to despair. No. 180. Landscape.-HUYSMANS. This is a picture of exquisite finish and beauty. No. 188. The Crowning with Thorns and Mocking our Saviour. No. 189. A Concert. This is a complicated composition, and notwithstanding the utter want of grace in the figures, is not destitute of beauties. The distribution of light is skilful, and the colouring is rich. No. 190. Portrait of a Gentleman.-OPIE. This is a good head, but if it is by Opie, it is not a fair specimen of the abilities of that eminent painter, who died in 1807, at the age of 46, in the successful pursuit of the highest excellence. No. 192. After Dinner. The companion to No. 189, by the same hand. No. 194. Landscape. There is no artist's name given with this exquisitely beautiful little picture. No. 209. Landscape.-J. J. HOLLand. There are several views from nature, in water colours, by this artist, which for truth and depth of colouring, merit particular attention. No. 210. Hadley's Falls, on the North river. MILBERT. A drawing of great beauty. M. Milbert is well known as an eminent artist. No. 229. Portrait of an Officer, in Enamel. Very fine. No. 240. Copy of Wilkie's Blind Fiddler.— The composition consisting of 12 full length figures, comprised in the space of four inches by three.-HOPKINS. This is a great curiosity No. 242. Portrait of the Emperor Napoleon. A. HALL. We understand this to be the production of a Lady, and although it is but a copy, the colouring and execution is such as to entitle it to attention and admiration. No. 247. Gerard Dow. Copied from Gerard Dow, by CRAIG. This is a fair specimen of the laborious skill and wonderful imitation of nature, which distinguish the Flemish painters, and particularly this great master. Dow has not only given us a faithful representation of himself, but of his fiddle, his tankard, his Bible, his sketch book, and every other appendage to his apartments. This celebrated painter was born at Leyden, in 1613. and died in 1674. He was a disciple of Rembrandt's, as the light and shade of this picture would prove. He was assiduous beyond example in finishing his pictures, and they have always borne a very high price. It is recorded, that he exhausted five days in painting one hand in a lady's portrait. No 248. The Woman taken in Adultery.Copied from Rubens, by URWINS. This picture is directly under the study, for the same subject, by Col. Trumbull. The choice of the point of time is different and much in favour of the American painter. We likewise think the latter has the advantage in dignity and grace. The colouring of Rubens is incomparably fine, and his expression strong and vivid. In this picture he has given portraits of Luther and Calvin, in two of the principal figures. No. 249. Madona and Child. Copied from Raphael, by TOMKINS. Here we see the grace of the inimitable Sanzio da Urbino, who in dignified simplicity stands unrivalled. No. 250. Gaston de Foix. Copied from Georgione, by MODGSON. Nothing can exceed the drawing, expression and effect of this picture. Georgio Barbarelli, called Georgione or Giorgione, was born at Castle Franco, in 1474, and died at Venice in 1511, having attained great reputation both for design and colouring. We are happy to find that the Gallery of the Academy is to continue open, as a place of rational amusement, to our citizens and strangers, and a delightful study to the amateur. The few pictures which have been removed are amply supplied, and indeed, with the new arrangement, the Gallery ap pears as splendid as before. W. The Emperor of Russia has accorded great privileges to converted Jews in his dominions. The following particulars in relation to the progress of religion in Russia are contained in a letter from a gentleman in Edinburgh to his Correspondent in Princeton, New-Jersey. "Our last accounts from Russia are most encouraging. The appearances in the cha racter of the Emperor are more and more favourable. He lately asked the Prince Galitzin, why he did not go on faster with the Bible Society,-adding, "What do you want? Money? It is at your service,-would my personal attendance at the meetings of your Committee promote the cause? I will attend most willingly." By the last letters from Mr. Henderson, who is at present at Petersburgh-he says the Russian Bible Society is distributing the Bible in twenty-five different languages That in consequence of the Russian envoy at Constantinople taking a warm interest in the Bible Cause, copies of the Word of God are pouring into the various Constantinople conducts the correspondence with the Bible Society personally. In the Russian army, too, a great interest has been excited about the dissemination of the Word of God." EAST INDIES. From a Memoir addressed to the Baptist Missionary Society by W. Carey, J. Marshman, and W. Ward, under date of March 21, 1816, and published at the Mission-press in Serampore, (Bengal) it appears, that the whole of the Scriptures have been published in two of the languages of India; the New Testament, the Pentateuch, and the Historical Books in four; the New Testament and Pentateuch in five; the New Testament alone, in six; four of the Gospels in eight; and three of them in twelve of the languages of India; while in twelve others types are prepared. and the Gospel of St. Matthew is in press.' The Memoir contains translations of the Lord's Prayer into more than 30 dialects. Auxiliary Bible Society, it appears that the From the second Report of the Bombay whole number of Protestant Missionaries in India is 121, of whom 98 are Europeans, and 23 natives. Among the Europeans 7 Americans are reckoned." WEST INDIES. A letter has lately been received by a gentleman in New York, from Petion, President of the Republic of Hayti, from which the following is an extract:-"There has been established in this capital for two years past, a Bible Society, of which I am the patron and the protector. It would be gratifying to correspond with that established at New-York. I have received from you the Constitution of the last mentioned Society, for which I return you my thanks." UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Prince Alexander Galitzin, President of the Russian Bible Society, has addressed a very friendly letter to the American Bible Society, expressing great satisfaction in the prospect of its efficient co-operation in the common cause of Christendom. The Union Bible Society of Burke County, Georgia, the Bible Society of Jefferson County, Virginia, and the Kennebeck Bible Society, Maine, have become auxiliaries to the American Bible Society. ceived and acknowledged by the American The following contributions have been reBible Society since the publication of their annual Report:-From the Burlington Fe male Auxiliary Bible Society, 31 dollars 5 cents; the BS of Maine, Mass. 447 dolls. 77 cts.; the B. S. of Frederick, Virg. 500 dollars; the Fishkill B. S. 200 dolls.; the Auxiliary Welsh B. S. of Steuben and Utica and their vicinities, 200 dolls; the Auxiliary B. S. of Lexington, Virg. 200 dolls.; the Female Auxiliary B S. of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 30 dolls.; the Female B. S. of E. Haddam, Connecticut, 16 dolls. 50 cts.; the Female Auxiliary B. S. of Washington, Penn. 100 dolls; the Auxiliary B. S. in the County of Middlesex, Mass. 200 dolls.; the Fayetteville B. S. N. C. 150 dolls. ; the Mercer B. S. Penn. 39 dolls.; the Union B. S. of Burke County, Georgia, 250 dolls.; the Newark B. S. N. Jersey, 150 dolls. ; the Auxiliary Female B. S. of Caledonia, Genessee County, N. Y. 60 dolls.; the St. Lawrence Female Auxiliary B. S. N. Y. 74 dolls.; also from William B. Crosby, Esq. executor of the will of Mary M Crea, late of New-York, 250 dolls; and from Isaac Heyer and George Griswold, col lected in the first Ward, New-York, 511 dollars. A Bible Society, Auxiliary to the American Bible Society, has been formed at Auburn, under the name of The Auxiliary Bible Society of the County of Cayuga. At the last annual communication of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Vermont, it was resolved to forward to the American Bible Society sixty dollars, for the purpose of constituting the Rev. Jonathan Ney, of NewFane, Grand Chaplain of said State, &c. and the Rev. Ebenezer Hebbard, of Brandon, past Grand Chaplain,-members of the said Society for life. A Bible Society has been instituted in New-Jersey under the name of The Sussex Auxiliary Bible Society.' It is a branch of the Bible Society of the State. A Marine Bible Society has been formed at New-Haven, Con. auxiliary to the New-York Marine Bible Society. Elias Shipman, Esq. has been chosen President of it.-A Society bas also been formed for the religious educa tion of the poor and ignorant, to be called the New-Haven Sabbath School Society. New-Hampshire Bible Society. This Society purchased during the last year eight hundred Bibles, and 1000 Testaments. The amount disbursed during the last year was $1415 24 cents; balance in the treasury, $1148 50 cents. Albany Bible Society. From the annual report of the treasurer, $1388 25 cents were disbursed by the Society last year, and he has now remaining in his hands, $413 25 cents. Bible Society of Philadelphia. From the Ninth Report of the Bible Society of Philadelphia, it appears, that there have been issued by that Institution during the past year, 1850 Bibles, and 3500 New Testaments, for gratuitous distribution; and that 9017 Bibles and New Testaments from their small stereotype plates, and 1250 New Testaments from their octavo plates, have been sold to different Societies and Associations. These make the aggregate number of Bibles and New Testaments published by the Society since its institution to be 76,850. A donation of one thousand dollars was, during the year received by the Society, from the executors of the late Robert Montgomery, Esq. <nd one of five hundred dollars from the Female Bible Society of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Female Bible Society. The receipts of this Society in the year past by their annual Report, were 1443 dolls. 31 cts. Their disbursements 1305 dolls. 49 cts. The General Missionary Convention of the Baptist denomination of the United States, held its session at Philadelphia on the 7th of May last. It was fully attended. Its address is an interesting paper. It appears from the Report that there are in the United States, 2727 Baptist churches, 1635 ministers, and 183.245 members in communion. During the last year 10,000 were baptized on prefession of faith and repentance. Bishop Hobart of New-York, at present acting as Bishop of Connecticut, has consecrated Episcopal Churches at North-Killingworth and North-Guilford in that diocess. He has confirmed 249 persons in his late visitation to the various churches in that State. The Rev. Sylvester Learned has been ordained to the office of the Gospel Ministry, by the N. York Presbytery. It is understood that he is to be employed by the General Assembly as a Missionary to New Orleans. The Rev. William Bacon has been ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry as an Evangelist, by the Presbytery of Niagara, at Buffalo, NY The Rev. Samuel Clark has been inducted into the ministerial office at Princeton, Mass. The Rev Edward Richmond, D.D. has been installed Pastor of the third Congregational Society in Dorchester, Mass. The Rev. W. Burt has been ordained Pastor over the Congregational Society in Durham, N. H. A new Baptist Meetinghouse has been opened in New Bedford, Mass. The Rev. Silas Hall is engaged to preach in it. The St. Francisville (W. Florida) Sentinel of June 17, says,-On Sunday last, the merchants of this village closed their doors, by general consent, and refused to transact any business, or sell a single commodity!-This is the first determined effort we recollect to have known made in Louisiana, to pay a due respect to that holy day. E. |