FINE ARTS.

PICTURES AT THE GALLERY OF THE BRITISH INSTITUTION.

SECOND VIEW.

I, Italian Boys. A. MottET ox.—A group of wandering mendicants, cleverly drawn and composed. The colouring is dim, and the style sketchy. The characters of the urchins are well indicated ; but, as a whole, the picture wants life mid interest, and is feeble in expression and effect. We think the artist might make this a very admirable picture, by bestowing more time and labour upon the finishing, and by heightening the effect : he ap- pears to have been restrained by timidity from completing his design with the vigour and animation essential to the subject he has chosen. 5, Mother and Child. R. EnmossTozrE.—A pleasing sketch from na- ture, simple, unassuming, and of great merit. 15, In search of Bait. (The same.)—Two very pretty children, brother and sistei, represented on the sands at low-water, with baskets for their store of bait. Well painted and naturally grouped; the expression of the countenances pleasing and natural, and conveyed with much feeling. 433, Page with Fruit. (The same.)—A clever portrait of a boy in a fancy costume. It has so much merit as a sketch, that we wish it had been more finished.

12, The Young Peasant, Mrs. CanrExTER.—A pretty study of rustic infancy.

13, The Sisters of Scio. A. Putiarrox.—A clever design, tastefully grouped, well drawn, neatly and effectively coloured, and conveying the sen- timent of the' subject.

16, Morning. H. Howann, R.A—A tasteful design, skilfully composed and brightly coloured, with a pleasing natural effect. 11, Birth of Venus ; and 141, Oberon and Titania. (The same.)—Two clever designs, in poeti- cal taste, but not very striking or original. As conceptions, they do not rise above the level of the higher class of illustrations for albums. 59, Rebecca. (The same.)— Exhibited before, we believe. It is the portrait of a pretty dark-haired girl, in a gaily-coloured fancy costume ; but has no other merit than that of being cleverly painted. 19, The Execution of the Doge. J. WEsx.—The idea of the picture is finely conceived and well designed, but the colouring we cannot admire.

27, Lady Macbeth listening during the Murder. J. SittanT.—The por- trait of a lady with a repulsive expression of countenance, well conveyed in the picture. We presume that it is named" Lady Macbeth," merely for the purpose of obtaining its admission to a gallery professing not to admit por- traits; for we would not willingly give the artist, who has painted so clever a picture, the discredit of such a deliberate absurdity as that of seriously in. sending it for a personification of the ideal character it professes to represent. 28, Tho Flower Girl. S. MOUNT30)." SafiTh.-A well-painted, sketch of not very pleasing nature, and appearing, so far as we could judge from

the height at Which it is hung, to be, a picture of great promise.

r 32, A. Study.- M. A. SHEE, P.R.A.-The head of a Cavaliet.", in the manner of REMBRANDT, both ai regards costume and effect. A well. painted and highly-finished picture; the flesh tints fresh and pearly. As the work, however, of the President of the Royal Academy, we cannot view

. it with high gratificition. •-

43, The Corsair. H. P. BRIGGS, A.-A clever design, well coViposed, and boldly drawn. The colouring is rich, but the light seems produced by a ray of the sun, not by the lamp which illumines the dungeon. TE.he Cor- sair is well portrayed, but his fair liberator is not Gulnare. We regret to see so good a picture wanting in poetic feeling and due effect. 176, Choice -Tragedy or Comedy. (The same.)-A portrait of Mr. KEMBLE,'painted in a good broad style, but heavily coloured. 33, 38, 77, 78, Indian Scenes. W. DANIEL, R.A.-Very brilliant repre- sentations of Indian character, costume, and scenery, forming picturesque and striking compositions.

54, The Quadrille. M. A. SHEE, jun.-The manner in which this subject is treated is unworthy of the pains bestowed upon it. The pic- ture, if engraved, would form a superior and appropriate frontispiece to a magazine of fashion.

73. Smugglers Alarmed. J. KNIGHT.-A very clever picture of the interior of a smuggler's cottage. The principal figure is a tall, sinewy Moor, whose attitude and expression of countenance are admirably chosen. It is a fine study of African character, and of calm instinctive courage and deter- mination. The black is in the act of drawing his pistols ; one man is drawn keeping watch at the door, and a boy is assisting in stowing away the con- traband goods. The old woman enjoining silence is cleverly. The colour- ing of the picture is cold and raw in parts ; but it has great merit.

BO, Interior of a Painter's Study. J. HarTEIL-A clever composition, with a good effect of lamp-light, which seems to have been all that the artist aimed at.

90, An Italian Peasant. J. BoanEsr.-A well-painted portrait of a very pretty girl, in the Roman costume. 118, Delvidera. (The same.)-A clever portrait from recollection of Miss KEMBLE ; lively, intelligent, and interesting.

113, The First Navigator. A. J. Wool:ann.-A good effect of nature, in the style of DANRy • the sea wave is rocky.

114, Scene on the Flemish Coast. 302, L'Ile Berb, on the Saone. 354, Wreck. C. STANFIELD.-Threo pictures . of prominent merit in composi- sition and effect. The masses are well preserver' and disposed, and the colouring is clear and bright. They are admirable for good drawing and scenic effect, joined to a feeling for nature.

116, The Siamese Youths. J. Inv's:E.-Well-painted portraits of these phcenomena, grouped by Nature herself.

125, Study for Ancient Banditti. F. Y. If unrEsT oNE.-In effect of colour, this picture reminds us of Sir Joshua's style. The composition is good, the attitude of the principal figure striking and natural ; but the in- troduction of a foreshortened delineation of the same attitude denotes a poverty of resources with which this artist is not in general chargeable.

126, A Bedouin Arab selling his Horse. R. B. Davis.-A clever picture, gaudily coloured. The horses are well drawn, the composition is effective, and tells its story well. . . . . 136, Gulnare. J. Hor.mars.-A portrait of a lady, whose face possesses an interesting kind of beauty and an estimable character of expression. It is well composed, and painted in an excellent style, and is a picture of ster- ling merit.

139, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. W. F. WITHERINGTON.-We are disappointed that this clever picture is not sold. 146, Greek Girl. H. W. PICKERSGILL, A.A.-The brilliant colour and skilful handling shown in the rich costume are not supported by the face, which has a common expression, not particularly Greek.

152, Lara. T. F. GREEN.-A boldly-drawn figure, with a good broad effect, but it is a vulgar conception of Lam, and has an exaggerated expres- sion, more fitting a stage bravo than the character of the moody chieftain.

153, A Turk Reposing. J. Honntr:s.-A portrait admirably composed and well painted.

168, The Sick Child. T. WEBSTER.-Irresistibly comic is the poor boy's expression of nausea at sight of the physic which the servant is about to administer. The Doctor is the true picture of a village Galen ; and the careful housewife, divided in her anxieties between the gruel on the fire and the burning coal upon the floor, is equally good. The little girl on a stool, looking on, is Nature itself ; but we could dispense with the episode of the boy stealing the oranges. The sick child's face is indescribably ludicrous. 177, Battle of the Standard. J. Woon.-A study of the group of living models posed by M. ET TY at the Royal Academy ; extremely well drawn, and coloured with glowing warmth.

178, Reynard Entrapped. S. MOUNTJOY Sian H.----Admirable studies of a fox and two terriers, faithfully drawn, and coloured in a low tone : wintry effect. A picture of great merit, and evincing successful study.

210, Massacre of the Greeks at Scio. A. Comx.-Admirably drawn and coloured, and a too faithful representation of the horrors of the scene. The composition is rather heavy, but the costumes are well delineated. 64, 66, 79, 80, (By the same.)-Single figures, which possess equal merit of ex- pression, drawing, and colouring.

257, The Chevalier Bayard dividing a sum of money between the two daughters of a lady of Brescia. J. W. WRIGHT.-A composition more re- markable for grace than spirit ; well painted, but tame in expression. Bayard is essentially a modern, and we like the attendant best.

266, Rose Malcolm. 274, The Standard-bearer. A. COOPER, R.A.- Two very spirited little Cabinet pictures, vigorous in drawing and expres- sion, and effective as designs. Very cleverly handled.

271, Sacharissa. 272, The Gipsey.-C. R. LESLIE, R.A.-Two very pretty sketches of character.

298, The Favourite Bird. P. C. WONDER.-An imitation of and almost a copy from MIERIS• 313, Pilgrims approaching the Monastery. G. R. LEWIS.-A clever pic- titre, gaily coloured, and very characteristic. 339, Joseph sold by his Brethren. J. M. LEIGH.-A crowded and heavy composition, deficient in keeping and harmony of colour.

347, Death of Jacopo Foscari. T. W. WRIGHT.-A clever composition. 346, The Weekly Register. H. LIVERSEEGE.-A, COLPIQT otrer his ? Cobbett." Als, admirable piece 0 Apgli§h character.

379, The Artist's Painting-room. Miss ALABASTER.-A clever and effective sketch of a place in which we should be well content to spend an hour.

399, " Begone, dull Care." 115, The First Child. 447, The Water- plug.-Scenes of familiar life by W. KIDD. The expression rather too much forced ; the effects highly wrought, and conipositions elaborate, but the handling streaky. 406, Interior of the British Gallery. J. SCARLET T Davis.-An interior of great merit as regards the effects of the pictures. The middle room we think too red. The figures representing the late Presidents WEST and LAWRENCE are up to their ankles in the floor ! That of NORTIICOTE contemplating a portrait of Sir Joshua is well painted.

415 and 417, Apples and Pears, by J. OLIVER, R:A.-What they pro, Less to be, and tempting fruit. 432, The Toilet. J. SQUIRE.-Has an admirable effect of light seen through a red curtain.

445, Colder at Lunch. A. FRASER -Excellentcharacter, with good effect, and cleverly handled.

450, Pilgrims entering a Church. J. Hom.ixs.-A brilliant piece of colouring.

451, "Feel how soft." R. W. Buss.-Rather forced character, and highly wrought effect.

471, Dressing for a Masquerade. F. CLATER.-A rich piece of colour- ing and effect. 457, Nymph and Cupid. J. Fitaxxt-tx.-Cleverly drawn, and coloured in imitation of ET TY, but heavy and dirty in comparison.

The Landscapes are numerous, as usual ; and we have therefore reserved them for notice altogether, as our space will not allow of individual remark.

4, A Coast Scene. J. D. HAnnixo.-Admirably drawn and brightly coloured, but wanting atmosphere. 26, Showery Weather : View near Mitcham. W. R. EARL.-A pleasing picture, with good effect of nature : the foreground wants force, and is crudely coloured. 20, Oriel Window, Kenilworth Castle. G. HILDITCH.-A very pleasing scene, prettily com- posed, with a bright effect of nature, and neatly pencilled. 36, Abbeville. T. BanToN.-Clever in drawing and effect, but too indistinct. 49, Rot- terdam. G. JONES, R.A.-Very clever, but has the same fault. 131, Grange Bridge, Borrowdale. T. M. RICHARDSON, senior.-A very good effect of nature in mountain scenery. C. ARROWSMITH has several inte- riors of churches, faithful in perspective, colour, and effects of light and shade. B. BARKER, a closely wooded scene, (50,) well studied ; and some compositions too closely imitative of the old masters. 67, Antwerp Cathe- dral. D. ROBERTS.-Adinirable for effect. 94, Entrance of Boulogne Harbour. J. WILSON.-A good stormy effect, highly coloured. A very clever picture. A. G. VICKERS has several coast scenes, cleverly drawn, but hard and cold in colouring, and too bare and sketchy. W. SHAYER has some prettily-painted coast scenes. J. LINNELL, several specimens of his strong natural effects, and microscopic pencilling. J. A. O'CoNwon has four sombre scenes, with a good effect of clouds and rain ; but had there been one only, we should have thought more highly of it than we do of the four, as the repetition of the same colour and effect, and of similar scenes, is an iteration of manner and style unfavourable to the display of an artist's talent. F. W. WATTS has three pictures, in that greasy style of handling which is inconsistent with the broad effects of nature, though it may look very pretty on canvas. T. C. HoFs.aNn and COPLEY FIELDING also ex. hibit landscapes excellent in their style.

There are many other pictures worthy of notice, which want of room compels its to omit. We must content ourselves with enumerating Mr. LANCE'S Fruit-piece, 344; Miss SHAW'S Flowers 504; C. STEEDMAN'S Fruit, 505,-all admirable imitations of nature ; Dead Game, 441, 453, A. J. OLIVER. The Highland Piper, 474, H. P. PARKER ' • View near Eltham, 503, W. R. EARL; Selina, Valentine, and Speed, 443, W. For; View in the Highlands, 349, G. VINCENT; A Storm and Water-spout, 345, G. P. REINAGLE • The Intruder, 331, J. WARD, R.A.; Twickenham, 218, W. DANIEL, R.; Morning, 137, J. V. BARBER,-a beautiful picture. But we must conclude this rapid glance, otherwise we shall retrace our steps round the Gallery, and find scope for remarks which would swell our notice to the size of the Catalogue. For any omissions, we must claim indulgence from the Artists and our readers. The press of matter in the department of the Fine Arts will not allow of another view of the present Exhibition ; and we take our leave of it with feelings of delight at the high gratification we have experienced, congratulating the rising artists in particular upon the promise of their talent, and the public upon their effective performances.

Notices of Mr. HOWARD'S Shakspeare and of new Prints in our next.

ROYAL ACADEMY.-The Lectures Of MT.WESTMACOTT on Sculp- ture, and of Mr. PHILLIPS on Painting, commence next week. We shall endeavour to find room for a brief account of them.

Mr. CHARLES EASTLAKE, celebrated for his pictures of Roman Banditti, has been elected an Academician in the room of the late G. DAWE, R.A. The vacancy among the Academicians caused by the death of the late President yet remains to be filled up.