22 OCTOBER 1870, Page 20

The Sketch of the Life of Charles Brocky, by Norman

Wilkinson (Hamilton, Adam; and Co.), is a tribute of friendship to the memory of an artist who was capable of rather than attained high excellence. Brocky was born in Hungary in 1807, his father acting as hairdresser to a company of strolling players. He died in London in 1855, after attain- ing considerable reputation for drawing portraits in chalk. He seems. to have been amiable and accomplished, and there will doubtless be many who will be glad to see this memorial of his life.