Faulkner, J. C. Horsley, F. Grant, F. Sayer, J. G. Middleton, R. Rothwell, T. F. Dicksee, and other portrait painters of celebrity contribute works.

117." Mrs. Farquharson," by F. Grant, is one of most attraction.

223. "Mrs. Charles Lamb," is also a beautiful picture. 218. "James Bentley, Esq.," a fine whole length portrait, by Mr. Knight, R.A.

Of the figure subjects, two, Nos. 8 and 18, illustrations to a poem called "Bereavement," painted by Mr. Eddis, are very charming, and have much tender sentiment.

11. "Cardinal Wolsey," by Mr. Cope. R. A. elect, has some excellent parts. The attitude, figure, and expression of the Cardinal are extremely happy; but we feel that the subject does not so exactly suit Mr. Cope's powers as many others which in previous years we have admired. A gratifying circumstance is announced with the title of the picture, that it is painted for His Royal Highness Prince Albert.

20. By Mr. M'Innes," A Sum mer's Afternoon on the Lido, near Venice." A fresh picture, vividly pourtraying the comfort of an Italian pic nic, carefully executed throughout, and harmoniously coloured.

35. Flora and Zephyrus," by G. Patten, a poetical composition, pretty in colour, but appearing too much elaborated for the size of the figures.

35. "The Vintage," South of France. An interesting picture, by Mr. Uwins, R.A.; but the figures sentimentalised out of character, unless field labourers in the south of France are more refined than those of the country about the capital.

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47. "A Young Goatherd of the Campagna of Rome," by Mr. P. Williams, one of the best small pictures by this well known artist.

49. Fruit," by R. Clot hier, treading close upon G. Lance, in power; the colour of the gold is too brown, which injures the general effect.

62. " Queen Margaret of Anjou, and the Robber of Hexham," Mr. C. Landseer, R.A., painted with the facility and purity of colour, characteristic of Mr. Landseer's works. Margaret's head would have been improved, and more true to history if it had been more dignified; the background has a somewhat theatrical appearance.

66." The Harvest Field," Mr. W. F. Whittington, R.A. a charming picture, clear in colour, the textures well discriminated, and the whole natural in effect.

77. "St. John the Baptist reproving Herod." This picture adds to Mr. Herbert's reputation-the composition is simple -the attitudes simple--the expression just and dignified. Herod's head especially is natural, expressing a consciousness of the justice of St. John's reproof; the furniture and architecture are most judiciously chosen, and the scale of colour high but not rude; this would suit admirably for Fresco painting. Of the figure subjects, this picture is the highest in sentiment of all in the present collection and elicits deserved praises.

78. " Chivalry in the time of Henry VIII.," an oil picture after the fresco, exhibited by Mr. Maclise, in Westminster Hall, three years since. It has all Mr. Maclise's excellencies and defects; it is chalky in effect, polished all over, textures all alike, and not appealing to the feelings of the present day ; but drawn with great power, and executed with amazing facility.

85. "Sketch of My Father," by Mr. Edwin Landseer, R.A. one of the very best heads in the exhibition; the character excellent, the colour exquisite-here is all that an artist could wish for.

22. "An Italian Peasant Family Prisoners with Banditti," by Mr. Eastlake, R.A. The great charm of this work is its colour and effect: the character is refined away, and the forms too, soft as if painted in wax, and melted together by heat.

111. "John Foster, Esq., in the character of Kitely," by Mr. Maclise, R.A.; a small picture elaborately painted, but

crude in colour.

135. "The internal economy of Do-the-boys Hall," by Mr. Webster, R.B.: a small picture with the variety of character this artist always introduces. Mrs. Squeers is the most conspicuous figure, and Wackford, Jun. is tyrannising over the unhappy Smike-an interesting treatment of this stinging

satire.

144. "The Foray," by Mr. A. Cooper, R.A.; a picture in Mr. Cooper's accustomed style; full of interest, and beautifully painted; far better than 58, "Ariadne," which is a nudity, ill drawn.

148. "Luncheon." 149. "Country Courtship," good pic tures by Mr. Duke, and Mr. Clater.

157. "Lady Jane Grey," by Mr. Leslie, R.A, An intellectual head, and a dignified figure worthy of the historical character; the back-ground appears black and heavy.

162. "The Shell," by the same artist, a well-painted group of portraits, and the incident of the shell happily thought of. The expression of surprise and listening in the child's face very successful.

160.The Butt," by Mr. Mulready, R.A. Praise has been lavished on this picture, which is not equal to Mr. Webster's boys, but the colour is marvellously fine, as colour, although quite different to any article of clothing ever worn by town or country boys, both in colour and texture. The subject though vulgar, has been happily treated, but the poor butt appears to profit little by the experiment.

164. "The Doubtful Document," by Mr. Lear, very clever but very foreign.

173. "Country Cousins," by Mr. Redgrave, A., painted for Mr. Vernon's collection, an interesting subject, elaborately painted, and the character well preserved: a sweet little boy, his sister, and mother, all enlist our sympathies: on the other hand, the purse-proud relations are depicted with a sly touch of satire; the nonchalance of the old man is excellent.

176. "A Rubber," by Mr. Webster, R.A. This beautiful picture requires no schooling to understand-no mock sentimentality destroys the truth of nature--but without coarseness, Mr. Webster tells his story to perfection: the triumphant look of one player watching his partner about to play-the puzzled countenance of the inexperienced opponent, and the angry expression of him who is to lose, are all excellent.

188. "A Group of Captives," by Mr, Etty, R.A.; mere patches of colour, occupying the place of better works.

191. "Henrietta Maria and the Prince of Wales assisting at the toilette of Madle. Montpensier," by Mr. C. Landseer, R.A.: much clever painting bestowed upon an unworthy subject.

208. "Alexander and Diogenes," by E. Landseer, R.A. The comic history of Greece represented by dogs-they are wonderfully painted-such as no other artist can equal; but the cause of high Art would not be advanced by an Art-Union prizeholder giving a great sum for this picture.

225. "Fruit, by Mr. Lance. This exquisite picture is placed on the floor, to make way for such sketches as 215. "Aaron," by Mr. Etty, and 188. "Captives" by the same!

229. "An old cover Hack," one of Mr. Landseer's best pictures; the drawing is masterly, the colour beautiful. The horse and dogs have evidently had a hard run.

234. "A Lacemaker," by Mrs. Carpenter: a charming picture.

235. "Incident in the life of Napoleon," by Sir W. Allan, R.A'; illustrating the daring of two English sailors, and the generosity of Napoleon. The story well told, with Sir W. Allan's usual power.

240. "L'Allegro," and 262. "Il penseroso," companion pictures by Mr. Cope. The first is pretty, but upon a borrowed style that of the late T. Stothard. 262 is a fine picture, and is treated with much originality of thought.

In Landscape, Messrs. Cooper, Lee, and Stanfield are, as usual, pre-eminent. Mr. Stanfield's "Amalfi " is a very large picture, and one on which he has concentrated his strength: the scenery is romantic and bold to an extreme; picturesque buildings are adapted to the ravines and crags; a fine sea, with complicated forms, aids the general effect. The colour is beautiful, and the atmospheric effect admirably managed.

9. "Sunset," by Mr. S. Cooper, R.A., is an exquisite picture.

19. "The Greenwood Stream," by Mr. Creswick, A. a scene as true to nature as the canvas could give it. The same applies to 57. "Summer time," by the same artist.

125. "The Gravel Pit," an unaffected quiet study from nature, by Mr. Mulready, R.A.

150.View near Penshurst, Kent," by Mr. Lee, R.A.; also 88. "The Broken Bridge: these are both excellent pictures; the latter especially, has great truth of colour, fine feeling for nature, and a precision and mastery of the pencil, quite astonishing.

252. "Chancel of the Collegiate Church of St. Paul;" a very fine work by Mr. Roberts, R.A., and worthy of its destination-the Vernon collection for the nation.

Of the untitled artists, many very good works are in this room; the best of which, are 12. "Mont Blanc," by Mr. G. A. Fripp; a large picture of this fine scene, painted with great power.

34. " Showery Weather," by Mr. Percy; but it is placed too high to be examined properly. The effect is good.

86." At Ambleside," by W. Stanfield, Jun. A clever picture by this young artist.

91. "Naworth Castle," by Mr. J. Blacklock; a fine and highly finished picture.

95. "A Summer Day," by Mr. Elen: one of his prettiest pictures.

127. "Scheveling Beach-low water," by Mr. S. Wathis: a very clever work.

147.Scheveling," also, by Mr. E. W. Cook. This picture and 174. "Dutch Yachting on the Zuyder Zee," are both excellent marine pictures, but are sacrificed by being hung below the line.

176. "A Forest Pond," by J. Stark, and 226. "A Water Mill;" two pictures, of which the great charm is truth to nature, which might be expected from an artist educated in a school of Art founded on a constant and zealous study of nature.

231. "The Shepherd's Boy returning from the Fells, Ambleside," by A W. Williams, appears to be a good picture, if a well-managed effect be combined with proper finish; but the picture is not well placed.

This room appears to be the great focus of talent, as, with few exceptions, the line is occupied by the choicest works of the Academicians.

MIDDLE ROOM.

In this room there are about 50 portraits, of which 283. "Portrait of the Earl of Sefton," by Mr. Westcott is very talented.

322. The Right Honourable Lord John Hay," a portrait in naval costume, by Mr. Watcon Gordon, a very fine portrait both in drawing and colouring.

324. "Lady Louisa Cavendish," by Mr. J. Lucas, an exceedingly interesting portrait, gracefully composed.

336.Portrait of Lady Charlotte Guest," by Mr. R. Buckner, elegant and lady-like.

357. A curious portrait of "Mrs. Charles Dickens," by Mr. Maclise, hard and confused in effect.

365. "Viscountess Pollington, her son, and sister," one of Mr. Grant's beautiful groups, animated in expression, and well composed and coloured.