13 JANUARY 1877, Page 24

The Port folio begins the year with its usual spirit.

Professor Colvin commences a series of articles upon " Albert Diirer," illustrated by a new process. There is a portrait (etching) by M. Legros of Mr. Poynter, which is perhaps the feature of the number. The likeness is incon- testable, and so are the force and power of the drawing, but the pose and drapery strike us as somewhat strained and affected. The pro- mises of the Portfolio for 1877 are important and enticing, and the Portfolio always keeps its promises.