19 FEBRUARY 1853, Page 18

THE ARTS.

THE ROYAL ACADEMY.

On the 10th instant, the now ancient vacancy occasioned among the Royal Academicians by Turner's death was filled up by the election of Mr. Frith ; an artist than whom none fitter can well be conceived, if po- pularity and the talents which ensure it are the test. Mr. L. Stocks VMS also elected an Associate Engraver.