The Fortunate Escape of King WILLIAM the Third. Engraved by
W. G1LLER, from a painting by A. COOPER, R.A.
An interesting picture, which tells its story well. King Wii.t.tAm, while recon- noitering the enemy's position on the opposite bank of the river, is struck by a ball, which only grazes his shoulder. Lord CONINC;SBY is in the act of staunch. log the wound. The principal figure is, of course, the King; - whose portrait is given more literally than we think to be quite consistent with the event portrayed. The expression of his features is calm to unmeaningness; and he stands in a stiff position, with an air of affected theatrical dignity. This is had: but the white charger makes amends for all. It is finely drawn in Mr. CoorEE's best style; and the colour and substance of the animal's coat is beautifully made out in the mezzotinto. The costume and accessories of the picture are carefully attended to ; andthe grouping and effect render it altogether a pleasing print.
Want of space obliges us to postpone, till next week, notices of seve- ral other engravings..
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