ARTISTS' AND AMATEURS' CONVERSAZIONE.
WE had the gratification of being present at the first meeting for the season of this society, at Freemasons' Tavern. Sir M. A. SHEE, P.R.A., who had been elected an extraordinary member, by acclamation, was present, together with several other eminent artists ; amongst whom we noticed Messrs. PRO UT,.. CLINT, BROCKEDON, BOXALL, WOOD, C. LANDSEER, and Colonel BATTY. Among the most attractive specimens of art, was a splendid ex. ample of the effect produced by strong contrast of colour, in a fine head of a child with red hair, florid complexion, and a blue dress, painted in Mr. ETTY'S usual bold and masterly style. It excited universal admis ration. There were also two of Mr. P. WILLIAMS'S designs of Roman women, and two academical studies, from the female model by Mr. J. Wools ; which were admired for their richness and warmth of colour and purity of tone. A very fine copy in miniature by Mr. G. R. WARD, of LAWRENCE'S celebrated portrait of Master Lambton, though un- finished, was highly praised for spirit and accuracy of imitation and brilliancy of colouring. Several other works, with portfolios of original sketches by and engravings from modern artists and the old masters, were displayed on the tables, and served as texts for remarks upon their several styles. The meeting was well attended, and the conversa- tion general and animated.
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