Mr. W. Oliver contributes Nos. 18. 19. 30. 31. 32. 43. 46. 51. all of them clear in colour and possessing much sentiment; "The ascent of Mount Cenis," in particular, where the effect of a gleam of sunshine is extremely well managed, and the gloomy grandeur of mountainous scenery impressed strongly on the,spectator.

25. "Moses," A. Aglio. A composition of an intricate character, calculated for a Fresco picture, by the bright and airy tones of colour.

Several Watteau-like pictures, by Mr. I. D. Wingfield, are on this side of the room, of which 74. "Scene near the Diana, Bushy Park," is very attractive. Gaiety predominates in spite of whalebone and high heels: all his pictures are elaborately executed, and harmonious in colour.

"The place of Embarkation," by Mr. F. W. Hulme. A rich, umbrageous scene, reflected in a clear stream, decorated with architecture, and enlivened by figures: the colouring is extremely rich, and a quiet solemnity is diffused over the picture.

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10. Sunny Gleams," by the same Artist. An effect apparently painted from nature, and with great truth.

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2. Diogenes," by Mr. Bullock. A well painted old head, but wanting in grandeur, and in sentiment necessary to the character of the old cynic.

1. "Little Paul," by H. K. Browne, alias Phiz. A sentimental representation of the sentimental Paul Dombey. The flesh tints are not quite in harmony with the general tone of the picture, but the sweetness of expression in the head, will render it an attractive picture.

Messrs. Hixon, Kidd, and Thorpe, have all contributed pictures which are highly interesting, in their several styles of Art.

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On the Platform, Mr. E. J. Niemaun has a finely-painted view on the Thames at Maidenhead," No. 249. It possesses fresh tones of colour full of truth, and a sentiment, truly English, pervades this picture, as well as his other works. 434. "A study," 427. 430. " 427. 430. "Sunset," and 13. "Norwich, a study from nature," hung rather too high for its merits, but we suppose, in a free exhibition, he chose the situation for himself. This picture will repay for a little straining of the eye-sight; it is remarkably beautiful, but the introduction of an immense cloud produces a singular effect.

432. "The Jester," a good study, by T. F. Dicksee. 423. "On the River Wharf," by Mr. P. W. Elen, a small subject, but very prettily painted.

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Olivia," by Mr. Bell Smith, a picture of a figure with a sweet sentiment and charming colour. Nos. 414 and 412 are also by the same artist.

401. "The Evening Star," by Mr. R. Scott Lauder, R.S.A. This picture is one of the gems of the Gallery.-A beautiful female figure holding an infant; pure in sentiment, and an echo of Byron's tenderness of feeling, quoted in the illustra tion. The drawing is good, the colour exquisite, rich and deep, without crudity. 400. "The Tomb of Shakspere," by the same artist, a happy thought fully and successfully carried out. The great Scott meditating on the tomb of the greater Shakspere; colour is here again rendered the vehicle of sentiment. This picture, as well as the preceding one, would do honour to any gallery of Art. 402. " Dick Tinto shewing Peter Pattison his sketch of the Bride of Lammermoor," by Mr. Lauder. Pattison is evidently Sir Walter Scott. This picture we remember to have seen before, but it is so good, that we can bear to see it again with increased pleasure. "Amine on the Raft," by the same, from the Phantom Ship, an extraordinary effect produced by very little more than varied hues of grey; the picture is more interesting for the wild sky and sea, than for the figure introduced on the raft.

397. "An Indian Council." 398. "The Eagle Dance." 399. "The Author sketching amongst a herd of American Bisons," by Mr. G. Catlin. The two first are characteristic representations of the Indian ceremonies and painted with considerable dexterity, but the Author sketching the Bisons is indeed the pursuit of knowledge under difficulty-think of coolly sketching, wrapped up in white wolf-skins, while some hundreds of Bisons are scampering about like-we will not say what! These subjects are interesting records of people who are fast disappearing from the earth, and such pictures have claims on our attention beyond those of mere manual skill.

391. "Eel Traps." 392. "A Warm Day." 393. " Approaching Shower," by Mr. S. R. Percy. Three charming specimens by this artist's pencil, the two latter especially.

387. "L'Allegro," by Mr. M. Claxton, a lightly-formed female figure tripping gaily; the head is classical and beautiful, and the figure drawn with skill and well coloured. 389. "The

Tangled Skein, a Knotty Question," by the same, not quite so suited to the artist's powers as "L'Allegro," and 386. "Zephyr and Aurora," which has the same high qualities as "L'Allegro."

Mr. W. Kidd is in strength at this part of the room-Nos. 375. 376. 377. 379. 380. 376. "The Jolly Beggars," is a richly-coloured composition, with a powerful effect, and rampant in character. 377. "The Astrologer," is painted with great skill, but the figure is not quite what we could wish. 379. "The Miser's Alarm," a clever picture of an oft-told tale.

372. A Woodland River Side," by A. W. Williams, and 371. A Scene in Knowle Park, Kent," by the same, of which, 372 is to us a charming picture of essentially English scenery. The tones of colour, the effect and handling, are really beautiful, and evince a mastery of the pencil which, properly exercised, will place his name high in the English school of landscape.

368. "An English Pastoral," and 369. "The Redeemer," a study for a Fresco, by Mr. C. Lucy, pleasing specimens of his talent. "The Redeemer" shows a high feeling for religious subjects, and the colour is beautiful.

364. "Fish Market in the Jews' Quarter," by W. Oliver, a ruin in Rome, rich in colour, and drawn with great power. "The Thames from Richmond Hill," by W. J. Lukeing, a clever picture of this celebrated spot.

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Study from Nature," Mr. E. J. Cobbett. A study by an artist whose works we would wish to see more of in this Gallery.

350. "Ruth and Naomi," W. P. Salter, a subject conceived with great elevation of thought, but unequal in parts, not from want of power, but from apparent want of finish. The expression in the heads is fine, and the head of the youngest female well drawn and painted, the sky and back-ground are well introduced and good in colour.

330. "Trotty Veck and Meg," by Mr. W. Dendy. The head of Trotty well conceived and good in expression, the composition is well contrived, but unfortunately Trotty's hands are large-even allowing for his want of high blood.

339. "Portrait of a Gentleman," by A. Corbould, a highly.. finished portrait, rich in colouring and deep in tune.

326.The Virgin Mary," by Mrs. Robertson, a well-drawn

and good half-length portrait with great richness of general colouring and particular portions beautiful in colour, but it is not the Virgin Mary.

321. 322. "A Mill and Lock on the Thames," and "A Timber Yard at Chiddingstone, Kent," two of Mr. S. R. Percy's beautiful works, possessing qualities which, if associated with variety of effects, will render his pictures as valuable as the works of the Dutch masters.

318. "Friar Bacon in his Laboratory," by W. B. Scott, a picture of talent, somewhat German in feeling and treatment.

317. "A Scene in Italian Life," by Mr. Robert M'Innes. This picture was formerly exhibited at the Royal Academy, where its talent was appreciated, but it appears to greater advantage here, owing to its being placed in an excellent light, and to its being extensively re-painted.

319. "Misty Corries-Haunts of the Red Deer," a magnificent mountainous scene, by Mr. M'Culloch, R.S.A. The character of the rock is perfect, and the management of the entire picture conducted with skill. We are happy to hear that this fine picture has been purchased for two hundred pounds. 311. "Portrait of Mr. Tilbury," by Mr. R. B. Davis, a good specimen of the style of this well-known artist.

309. Peter the Hermit preaching the Crusades," a large composition by Mr. D. Scott, R.S.A. There is much transparency and rich colour in this work, but it seems to have changed rather horny in its general tone. Individual character has been studied, and there is a sentiment and energy expressed by the principal figure befitting a work of this kind. The composition has a tendency to range in straight lines, which somewhat mars the general effect of this otherwise excellent picture.

308. "Whole-length Portrait of the Rev. B. H. Kennedy, D.D.," a good portrait and a valuable contribution to the Gallery, by Mr. J. E. Lauder, R.S.A., who also contributes three other works, Nos. 435. 436. 437. of which the latter is a fine picture," A Scene from the Tempest." The Miranda is not scarcely what we could wish, but the rest of the picture is vigorous in composition, in light and shade, and colour, evidently founded upon a judicious study of the Venetian school.

Mr. L. J. Wood contributed seven pictures, all of them good, especially the subjects selected at Rouen, Nos. 300. Church of St. Mailon;" 303. "Rue de la Grosse Hologe;" 306. "Rue de l' Epicierès."

"The Bath," by Mr. T. H. Campbell, an academy study, carefully painted.

Messrs. W. and H. Barraud have ten pictures-282. "Companions in Arms," a good thought and beautifully painted. 286. "The Court-Yard," another excellent picture, the architecture and figures painted with great care. 281. "A

Royalist Family taken Prisoners by the Puritans:". it is the principal work by Messrs. Barraud; the story is well told, the expression of the wounded man just, and well contrasted by the violent gesticulations of the fanatical preacher.

291. "Watt's first experiment on Steam," by Mr. R. W. Buss. This picture we think to have seen before; the meditative figure of the future great engineer is successful, and the picture records an interesting trait of character of a man whose genius has operated beneficially on society.

274. "The Borders of Staffordshire and Derbyshire," by Mr. Peel, one of his best pictures-the distance perfectly beautiful.

Mr. W. B. Johnstone, R.S.A. sends four pictures, of which, 263. "Phædra and Cymocles," is the most successful. 259. The Despair of Othello," by Mr. A. Christe, an original treatment of this subject, and a fine picture in sentiment and colour: the figure of Othello might perhaps have been more elegant.

276. 275. 274. Pictures by Mr. R. Sayers, containing some qualities,—of which simplicity is the most prominent.

Messrs. P. W. Elen, G. R. Lewis, and I. C. A. Duvall, have some interesting pictures at this part of the room, especially 238. "Fishing Boats," by Mr. Robins, and 236. and 237. “A Rocky Stream," and "Trout Stream," by Mr. P. W. Elen.

265. "Rebecca at the Well," by Mr. Le Jeune, a good specimen of this Artist's powers.

232. "Mob Tyrany," by Mr. R. W. Buss. A lengthy quotation explains the subject of the picture,-the destruction of the original spinning jenny, invented by a poor weaver. The mischief has been wrought by a lawless mob, an incident not inapplicable to the present times. The artist has been successful in depicting the quiet suffering of the poor man, his wife and children, who in silent grief view the destruction of their means of living. Below this picture is 234. Hogarth at School," by the same. The wicked urchin has been