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Francis Chantrey (search for this): chapter 14
it; with an elevated tone of mind that shows itself equally in his views of art, and in all his conversation. I am firmly convinced that he is a superior person to any of the great artists now on the stage. I have seen something, you know, of Chantrey in England, David in France, and those English fellows at Rome. As men—as specimens of the human race to be looked up to and imitated—these are not to be mentioned in the same breath with our countryman. Three cheers for the Stripes and Starswill be recognized at once; but the expression and tone of the whole are truly grand. It is in every way equal to the Nerva of the Vatican, before which we have paused several times in our walks through that glorious gallery. The Washington of Chantrey is childlike in comparison with it. I admire the thought and devotion that Greenough has given to his subject, and his determination to do his utmost in order to render the statue all that it should be. He is doubtful whether he shall get it fin
Francis Lieber (search for this): chapter 14
ess and fidelity to his convictions, and through life referred to him always in terms of filial respect. He had no undutiful conduct to recall. He had observed, in boyhood and in manhood, all the obligations of a son. You were a good son, wrote Lieber, in a letter of condolence. Cleveland, who knew all the circumstances of his life at home, wrote: That your duty to him was fully done, must now be a source of infinite satisfaction. But this narrative would be incomplete, if it said no more ofupon him. Sumner wrote: The whole visit moved me much. This beautiful genius seems to be drawing to its close. Sumner attended his funeral in New York, on December 5, and was one of the pall-bearers with George W. Greene, H. T. Tuckerman, and Dr. Lieber. of New York; he commenced life humbly, learned something of sculpture in the study of Frazee, where among other things he worked on the heads of Judge Prescott and Judge Story; here he saved a little money and gained a love for his art; and o
Goethe (search for this): chapter 14
t a day at the unattractive port of Civita Vecchia. While at Naples, where he remained about twelve days, he visited the well-known points of interest,—the Museum, Lake Avernus, Misenum, Baiae, Capri, Pompeii, and Vesuvius. Leaving Naples May 20, and riding during the night, he had the next day his first view of St. Peter's from the Alban hills. That moment a darling vision of childhood and youth was fulfilled. No pilgrim ever entered the Imperial City with a richer enthusiasm,— not even Goethe, who, in his German home, could not, for some time before he crossed the Alps, look at an engraving of Italian scenery or read a Latin book, because of the pang they gave him. Here Sumner remained till the close of August. Rome and the Campagna have attractions at this season which are withheld in winter, and he always regarded the time of his sojourn there as well chosen. Mr. Ticknor wrote to him, Dec. 3, 1839: I agree with you about the season for seeing Italy. I have been there every
J. Fenimore Cooper (search for this): chapter 14
and let the work be exhibited in America, and his way will be clear. Orders will then come upon him as fast as he can attend to them. This, you will understand, is predicated upon my confidence in his ability. It was the case with Greenough. Cooper saw him, was pleased with him, and gave him an order for his bust; this he executed finely. Cooper then ordered a group, which was the Chanting Cherubs, and gave Greenough the privilege of exhibiting it in the principal cities. From that momentCooper then ordered a group, which was the Chanting Cherubs, and gave Greenough the privilege of exhibiting it in the principal cities. From that moment his success was complete. Before, he had been living as he could; not long after, he was able to keep his carriage. Let me suggest, seriatim,some of the ways in which you and others may contribute to put Crawford in the same position. . . . I am sorry to trouble you so much, my dear Hillard, but I can do nothing at this distance but give my friends trouble. In the matter of this letter I feel a sincere interest, because the artist is young, amiable, and poor; and, benefiting him, you will b
Charles Sumner (search for this): chapter 14
ing Paris April 20, and going by way of Lyons, Sumner embarked at Marseilles, May 3, by steamer for u could have found time for any thing else. Sumner found at Rome, in the Consul of the United Stah the memories of happiest days,—a friend whom Sumner was ever afterward quick to serve. Greene, thrusted general, was born in the same year with Sumner. As a youth of sixteen, and again three yearsublic life. Professor Greene remembers well Sumner's habits at this time,—his prolonged studies, derable effort. A fatal disease was upon him. Sumner wrote: The whole visit moved me much. This bee with you! Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner. To Professor Simon Greenleaf. Conve believe me Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner. P. S. Rome, July 28.—I have just rebelieve me, Ever most sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. P. S. Signor Gigli would like to knand am, As ever, very sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To George W. Greene. Milan, Oct. 5,[13 more...
Salisbury (search for this): chapter 14
e mother, the father, the husband, the savage, the defender, &c.; all these various characters being blended in the group. The Abdiel is taken just as he has concluded his speech to Satan and is turning to leave him. It is a winged, heaven-born Achilles. The subject was suggested to Greenough by Washington Allston, years ago. The statue is about three or four feet high; but Greenough means to make one as large as the Apollo Belvedere. He has also done a beautiful little bas-relief for Mr. Salisbury,—the angel telling St. John not to address his prayers to him but to God; and is now engaged on a bas-relief for Miss Gibbs, to be put in a church at Newport; also busts of Franklin, of Marquis Capponi, &c. I have seen a good deal of Powers. Hiram Powers, 1805-73. He was born in Vermont; removed to Cincinnati; went to Italy in 1837; exhibited his Eve in 1838; and soon after executed the Greek Slave. Tuckerman's Book of Artists, pp. 276-294. He is very pleasant and agreeable. His bu
Aubrey (search for this): chapter 14
much the more beautiful by their beauty. I saw pictures in clear day, and I could sit down amidst ruins, nor fear a winter damp or chill. Of society I have seen little, except incidentally, though I have known many individuals. In Naples I did not trouble myself to leave a single letter of introduction. In Rome, the Princess Borghese died two days after my arrival; the French Ambassador had left for the summer before I came. The Countess of Coventry Lady Coventry was the daughter of Aubrey, sixth Duke of St. Albans, and the wife of George William, eighth Earl of Coventry, and the mother of Lady Holland. She died in 1845. Mr. Milnes (Lord Houghton) gave Sumner a letter of introduction to her. had retired to Albano, where she invited me to visit her: I did not go. Others had fled in different directions. In Florence, the Marquesa Lenzonis Medicis—the last of this great family—invited me to her soirees:I went to one. The Marquis Strozzi called upon me: I had not the grace to r
De Quincy (search for this): chapter 14
, in communicating the event, urged Charles not to allow it to affect his plans of travelling, or to speed his return. The character of his father has already been given,—just, but severe and rigid. Felton wrote, in relation to his death: President Quincy spoke of his character as a high-minded and honorable man in the most energetic terms; and that is the character which all ascribe to him. Charles reverenced his father's uprightness and fidelity to his convictions, and through life referre hero, Ferdinand the Catholic? It is one of the caryatides that supports the Battle of the Saracens; and under it is inscribed, Christiani Imperii Propagator.Other caryatides are Charlemagne and Lothaire. You will find some mention of this in De Quincy's Histoire de la vie et des ouvrages de Raphael, p. 176; Bohn's ed., p. 298. though Lanzi makes no mention of it; nor Vasari, I think. P. S. Let me take the great liberty, in this duplication of postscript, to mention that there is a youn
George W. Greene (search for this): chapter 14
hom Sumner was ever afterward quick to serve. Greene, the grandson of Washington's most trusted genthe absorbing pursuits of public life. Professor Greene remembers well Sumner's habits at this tiit happened that Sumner fell into a wolf-trap; Greene answered at once his call for help, and soon eJohn Kenyon, on different occasions, saw it in Greene's library a few months later, and each was so l the kind things you have written about me to Greene. I have found him a most valuable friend. Heice or patronage to have the fullest success. Greene and myself both take the greatest interest in ver, Most sincerely yours, C. S. To George W. Greene, Rome. Florence, Sept. 11, 1839. dears way is clear. Remember me most kindly to Mrs. Greene, and give one torment to Ponto, Greene'sm a letter of introduction to you, and also to Greene, and wish you would show them what you can aboe! I wish I were in Rome now, to talk with Mrs. Greene in her own sweet tongue. Do not fail to wr[19 more...]
Canova (search for this): chapter 14
most important studies. They all show the right direction. They are simple, chaste, firm, and expressive, and with much of that air (heaven-descended, I would almost call it) which the ancients had, which was first reproduced in modern times by Canova, and has since been carried so far by Thorwaldsen. Crawford is now modelling an Orpheus descending into Hell. The figure is as large as life. He has just charmed with his lyre the three-headed dog, and with an elastic step is starting on the fan Italian artist and a litterateur,—the latter Signor Ottavio Gigli. Gigli lived at Rome, and was well known among Italian scholars. With him I became quite well acquainted. He took me, on his arrival in Florence, to old Abbate Missirini, Canova's biographer. and to the Marquesa Luzaris, and has given me a letter to Giordani. Pietro Giordani, 1774-1848. He began his career as a lawyer; was afterwards a Benedictine monk; and at one time Professor of Eloquence at the University of Bolo
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