2 OCTOBER 1830, Page 19

National Portrait Gallery. Part XVIII.

We are glad to observe an evident improvement in the execution of the plates of this . number, which are engraved in the chalk manner.

The portraits are all from LAWRENCE and represent Lords Melville and Clifden and Mr. Abernethy ; engraved by PARKER, SCRIVEN, and COCHRAN, respectively. The delicacy of the flesh tints in this portrait of Mr. Abernethy is admirable ; and it is altogether engraved in an excellent style: The resemblances also appear toe'be wellyreserved.