25 JUNE 1842, Page 16

In connexion with this subject, it may here be mentioned

that a French artist, Monsieur BORGET, has recently returned from China with a numerous collection of spirited sketches made at Hong Kong and Macao. We were gratified by a sight of them ; and as they were the first views of Chinese scenery and architecture, made by an Euro- pean artist, that we had seen, the extremely picturesque character o the landscapes, buildings, and shipping, was very striking. The country round Hong Kong is hilly, and has bold and varied features ; and the dwellings of the people both on land and water make rich groups for the artist, which M. BORGET has sketched with a free and vigorous pencil.