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a.’tist has drawn from ancient mythology, from the middleages, aud modern times, has justly earned for him a last-ing fame. At the Exhibition he was represented only bya small number of his works. Though in the statues ofQueen Libussa and of King George Podiebrad of Bohemia ,cast by Miller, of Munich , from Sehwanthaler’s models,the imaginative conception and noble proportions of thefigures are well worthy of this great artist, they affordhat a very imperfect idea of the whole range and compassof his genius. As they were not exhibited in the nameof the artist, they could not enter iuto competition for aprize.
It is to be regretted that the distinguished sculptorAViklmann contributed nothing to the Exhibition.
John IIalbig, of Munich . (2 Zollv., 90, p. 1102.) AColossal Lion, cast in one piece by Miller; part of a grouprepresenting Victory in a Chariot drawn by Four Lions,and designed to be placed on the triumphal arch at[Munich . The motive of this work is good, but the formis too heavy and clumsy. This overcharged appearancemay perhaps be partly explained by supposing it to becalculated for the height at which the figure is to beplaced.
J. Leeb, of Munich . A Young Girl looking at a Nestfull of young Cupids, which she holds in her hands.This figure shows naivete in its conception, and is care-fully executed ia marble. Honourable Mention. (Ibid.S9, p. 1102.)
2. Sculpture on a small Scale.
M. Hagen, of Munich . A large Ivory Cup, on whichare sculptured figures of children playing, in the style ofFiamingo; in a very good style, and executed with greatcare. Honourable Mention. (83, p. 1102.)
B. Graphic Representations on Plane Surfaces.
1. St'ew Processes of Painting.
J. N. von Fuchs, Professor in Munich , has invented anew mode of wall-painting, called stereochromj/, whichhas many advantages over the fresco method which hasbeen so generally adopted for walls. By the new process,the surface can be retouched to any extent, as in the caseof an oil-painting, while it possesses far greater durability,being protected by a varnish from the effect of exposureto the weather. A figure painted byM. Mulir, a pupil ofKaulbach , exhibited as a sample of this process, affordsgood proof of its merit. Prize Medal. (Ibid. 91,
p. 1102.)
2. Enamels on Porcelain and on Metal.
Otto "VVustlich, of the Fine Arts Establishment ofSchmidt, of Bamberg. A miniature of Charles IX . firingupon the Huguenots, on the night of the Massacre of St.Bartholomew , after a picture by Baron AVappers, of Brus-sels. This miniature is remarkable for its truth, its forceand transparency of colouring, the goodness of its generaltone, and its careful execution. Prize Medal. (Ibid. 92,
p. 1102.)
3. Painting on Glass.
Stephen Kellner, of Nuremberg . A reduced copyof the celebrated painting by Volkamer, in the Church ofSt. Laurence at Nuremberg . In this work, which is ex-ecuted with the greatest care, the colours and everydetail of the original picture are faithfully rendered.Prize Medal. (Ibid. 80, p. 1102.)
4. Various Processes of Printing.
Franz von Kobkll, Professor at Munich , exhibitsa new mode of multiplying Indian ink and otherdrawings, by means of copper-plates deposited by gal-vanic action : the invention is hence called galvano-graphy. The process is as follows The drawinghaving been first executed either with encaustic coloursor with lithographic chalk, a plate of copper is preci-pitated upon it by galvanic action. By the contact ofthe particles of metal with the colours or chalk drawing,the plate receives, during its formation, an actual impres-sion of the delineated surfaces, the lines being indented
on the copper as if by the ordinary process of the burin.The plate, thus engraved by galvanic agency, becomes amatrix capable of yielding other impressions.
F. IIanfstangkl, of the Lithographic Establishmentof Munich (Ibid. 85, p. 1102), has exhibited two platesas samples of this process; the matrix or plate impressedby Galvanography, and the patrix, or impression takenagain from this plate. An impression in paper, showingthe result, is added. These specimens are remarkable forthe force, clearness, and evenness of the print. Honour-able Mention.
III. KINGDOM OF SAXONY.
A. Sculpture and Works of Plastic Art.
Sculpture on a large Scale.
Ernst Rietschel, of Dresden . This distinguishedartist, one of the ablest pupils of Rauch, exhibits threeworks, the varied character of which shows the versatilityof his talents. 1. A group of the Virgin weeping overthe body of our Saviour, east in plaster, from a modelexecuted for His Majesty the King of Prussia. In thefigure of our Saviour, anatomical truth is combined withnobleness of form; the countenance has a fine dignifiedcharacter ; its mild transfigured expression proclaims thetriumph over the agonies of death. In the Mary, thecountenance and the clasped hands reveal the deepestbut most resigned sorrow of soul. The drapery of thisfigure is admirably composed. The execution is fullyworthy of the invention shown in this group. 2. TheAngel of Christ, a very noble relief in marble. Theangel is represented in the form of a graceful youth,floating in the air, with the infant Saviour in his arms;two infant angels attend his course. This group has apeculiar charm from the beauty of the heads and figures,the grace of the action, the suddenness of the movementimpressed on the flying drapery, and the masterly yettender handling of the marble. 3. Love riding on aPanther, whose course he tries to arrest, eagerly graspinghis neck with both his hands. This beautiful conceptionis quite in the spirit of ancient art, and is expressed withgreat vigour of hand. Prize Medal. (185, p. 1113.)
B. Graphic Representations on Plane Surfaces.
Enamels on Porcelain.
Heinrich Bucher, of Dresden . This artist exhibits arich collection of miniatures on enamel, of which I willonly notice here the copy of the celebrated “ Christ withthe Tribute-money” of Titian , in the Dresden Gallery,in which the character and deep transparent colouring ofthe original are admirably rendered. The works of thisartist are also remarkable for their very moderate price.Prize Medal. (17fi, p. 1112.)
Gustav AValthkr. The six enamels, after well-knownpictures in the Dresden Gallery, exhibited by this artist,are creditable works in this class of art. HonourableMention. (177, p. 1112.)
IV. DUCHY OF SAXE-GOTIIA.
F. E. Henneberg and Co. A view of the AA’etterhorn,in Switzerland , painted on china. This work has con-siderable merit. Honourable Mention. (772, p, 1093.)
V. AVURTEMBERG.
A. Sculpture and AA t orks of Plastic Art.
Sculpture on a large Scale.
L. von IIofer, sculptor, of Stuttgardt. Casts in plasterfrom two Arabian thorough-bred horses, in the stud ofthe King of AATirtemberg. They are represented rearing;each is held down by a naked attendant. The originalgroups are executed in marble, and are placed in thegarden of the palace at AATirtemberg. Good judges ofhorses are of opinion that in these works of IIofer thecharacteristics of a particular breed of horses are veryaccurately given. (105, p. 1119.)
T. AA'agner, of Stuttgardt. The Penitent Magdalen, afigure in marble. This work is characterised by truth of