EXHIBITION NOTES.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2510, 25 April 1882, Page 4

EXHIBITION NOTES.

NO. VII. PHOTOGRAPHS, &c. Of the specimens of sua pioturei, Sonsidering tho very Urge rumbor of photographers in New Zealand there are but fopr com para tively speaking exbibitins'. Eight and left ot the entrance are (wo frames exhibited by Morris, of Duncei;;. These ehow a remarkable softness of treatment, combined with excellent effect. The poßes, which in photography is tho main thing for scouring excellence, are exceedingly artistic; This is partionlarly notiooable in "fee large • »iz a d bondoir portrait of -a lady in tho right hand frame, end iu two sujw scones shown in tho left hand caso near the telegTaph office. A chnrming little portrait of ft girl miming a biby is remarkable for the artistic effects produced by a dark -curtain at the back, and a plant in the foreground. Crossing the main hall we come on the right hand side to a very fine exhibit of instantaneous photography from J. W. Lindt, oE Melbourne, These comprise specimens of all the various styles of photographs. The centre is ocou-; tpied by three very grand pictures of the large; bondoir sirs, in which the features stand out -with a sharpness and clearness, yet softness, -almost incredible in an instantaneous picture.

The group photos are particularly worthy ii notice, both for artistic pose and Renercil 'finish. This is most noticeable in tho group of ladies shown in the oostumes worn at the recent Old Englysh Fayreheld in Melbourne. The groups of the Mendelssohn Quintette Party and the photos of Miss Oora R. Miller, the lady vocalist of the party, are beautiful specimens of urtistio photography. Over the oentro dcor is a grand frame, from the same artist, one - showing an exterior and a lady in a riding habit, Bnd the other an interior, being splendid specimens. The smaller photos, which are disposed around the outsid-e of the frame, are very excellent. Beyond this again is a fine frame of photo*, by Lindt, of aboriginals and Australian bush scsnes. This forms a charming contrast to the refinement and eleganoe of the photos just Bpubon of, and also shows that in scenery, equally with what may be called purely studio work, Mr Lindt is most artistic. On the opposite side Messrs Hemus and Hanna, of Auckland, have two frames, one on eaoh side of tho entranoe to the maohinery annexe. Those aro very beautifnlly finished, espacially one d Miss Maggie Knight in "The Colonel," whoFO =«athetio attitude is most artistically brought out. Tho oentre is oooupied by a painted photograph of a girlish head, the offeot of whioh is spoilt by a most inartistic baok-ground. Above the • doorway ia the picture of the meeting of the Maori ohiefH with the missionaries, which an • a study of Nativo garments is worth inspection. On the right hand eido are exhibited three pictures, two being oil paintings and one a orayon drawing. Those are the work of Mrs A. Gunderson, who possesses a diploma from the Koyal Academy of Cadiz in Spain. The subjeots of the oil paintings are pigeons, one black and the other white. The plumage is most artistically stippled up with the palette knife, which gives a realism to the feathers otherwise unattainable. But it is the orayon drawing whioh is eo charming. It represents puss with her paws over the back of a ohatr, and is a very fine piece of work. We weloome wi h pleasure the aocesßion of Mrs Gunderson to the ranks of our amateur arti«tr. In tho far corner of the right hand wall in the en'ranc:; hall is displayed five frames of photographs, surrounded by New Zaabmd fern ar'istioslly arranged. These are exhibited by Mrs O. C Armstrong, of Danedin, whose collections of ferns are so well known and universally admired. Mrs Armstrong has taken prizes at Paris, Melbourne, Sydney, and Dunodin for her fern exhibits. The first picture on tho loft hand is appropria'ely a scene on the Hokitika Toad, which is prettily dooorated with ferns. Next to this is the photograph of a gentleman in a similar position to Mr Pickwick whan overcome by the blandishments of milk punch viz ,in a wheelbarrow. This picture has been very appropriately named ''l'm as happy as a King." The next contains* four photographs of Maoris, plaoed in each corner with a Hokitika bush scene ia the oantre. The last of this row is a waterfall on the West Coast road. All these pictures are very artistically orna. merited by ferns disposed in various forms. Below ths line are three large gilt frames, two being fern pictures and the third a water color drawing by Mackay. This represents a ohild who h-4B boen fern collecting, but has oecome tired. Ths ohild is shown resting beneath a fern tree with her spoils in her apron. The pioture is named, "I am so tired," and is very pretty indeed, the whole scene being artistioally worked out. On the lower line are three deep frames, representing pools of water or arcrUl lagoons overhung and surrounded by ferns. The ferns are beautifully arranged in a most natural manner ; so much so that one looking at the pioture can almost fancy that he has been transported into some quiet little nook. Around the pools are disposed a number of figures of children known as Helen's babies, who, clad in what Mr Artemus Ward would call the "skandalous oostume of the Greek slave," are apparently just about to take a header. It is to be regretted that the exhibits arrived too late to secure a more favorable place in the Exhibition. As it is they are too high to be seen to advantage. In the Victorian Court, Tuttlo and Co., of Melbourne, represented by Mr Dilwortb, have perhaps the finest shew of photographs in tho Exhibition. They are shown in a bay papered with a neutral tint paper to show up the pictures. Tho exhibits comprise mostly pictures of well known professionals, who are photographed in every variety of costume. Here also is a frame containing the pictures of the young Princes, taken by Mr Tuttle during their recent visit to Melbourne. There are two frames containing pictures of the well known comedian, Mr F. Marsh"!!, in characters from

"Jeemee" and "Blow for Blow." 'Miss Pomerorin a variety of artistic posos occupies another frame, and then we come to the principals of the Williamson opera company in costumes from the "Pirates of Paczince." The three frames on the left side are occupied respectively by pictures of Miss Puttie Laviae, in " La Fille de Tambour Major," Mr and Mrs Turner, in various characters', and a charming series of studies of Miss Blanche Stammers as Galatea. A specialty of Tuttle and Co. is the picture known as " Sun Pearl." Two examples of this prooess are shown on the easel in the oectre. These include Miss Pomeroy in an testhetio attitude, and Miss Stammers as Galatea, The peculiarity of this is that the picture is taken direct on tho china, giving it the softness of painting on ivory. In the octagon is Mr Sohourup's ea?e. Here are exhibited some very beautiful specimens of photographs on enamel and ohica, the permanent carbon portrait, a beautifully soft picture, the specimens of an opal being especially noticeable for artistic finish. Tho centre cf the case is occupied with a pretty oolored photograph of a lady sketching, with alpine scenery in the distance. This 13 tho gem of the collection, though thn smaller colored photograpbs beneath of children in fanoy dresses are exceedingly good. Tbo ordinary pictures in the case are nil very good indeed, especially ono of Mr Twopeny, which is full of character and life. Altogether, Mr Sohourup's exhibits fu'ly sustain his high reputation. On the opposite side of the ootagon, Messrs Frost and Co., of Dunodin, exhibit some very good specimens of photo-lithography and a small, but artistic collection of ordinary studio work, some of which display great talent in development. there being a first class tone about the piotures. In the Weitland bay is exhibited » very excellent collection of photographs by Mr Williams, of Groymouth. These include, Hot only moat of the pioturesqae " bits " on the Weßt Coast road, but also some of the claims and views on the Grey Iliver. Mr Williams exhibits also a case of ordinary ■tndio work and a view of Greymouth, all of which are well executed. Mr King has a very fine collection of views of Greymouth, including the new tramway over the Teromaktiu, which is rather appalling looking to ono of weak nerves. Some well taken views of Greymouth and tho Brunnur bridge close a very interesting exhibit. Messrs Hart, Campbell and Co., further up the New Zemland Court, have a nico lot of photrg'ophs illustrntive of the lake Bcenery. A lovely little bit U a moonlight view of Like V/akatipu. The grand masflcss of mountain in the background, just silvered on the summits by the now moon, with the lake like burnished silver in the foreground, all go to make up a picturo cf remarkable beauty. The other loke views, particularly that of Lake Hawos, are well done, the effects of light and shade und general work bdog yaej artistically executed,

In the Victorian are also two owes of photographs by IT. J. Hawkins, late of Greymouth. These include views of Hokitika, Kanieri, Greenstone, &o. There are also bits of scenery on the road from Christohuroh to Hokitika, N. J. Oaire, of Melbourne, exhibits one frame of cabinet photographs and also of Victorian scenery, including views of the principal public buildings in Melbourne.