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THE GLASGOW ART UNION IN LONDON.
The ArtUnion of Glasgow is exhibiting the pictures which have gained its prizes; the place of exhibition being the well-known rooms of the WaterColour Society in Pall Mall East. The collection is interesting. It comprises 208 pictures and drawings, besides a few statuettes. The -Union collects the subscriptions of its members gives to the artists money-prizes, ranging, by a very steady gradation, from 41. to 4001.; and then gives to its subscribers chances of becoming owners of the prizes, we presume by lot. The competition is not limited to Scottish artists, though they contribute a large proportion. A hasty glance at the private view, yesterday, made us partially acquainted with a very creditable collection of pictures, among which are some of considerable merit. Such exhibitions are useful, as calling forth much talent, and also telling us the state of taste among the widest circle of picture-consuming public; so that the public itself, and its capacity for art, are brought within the legitimate survey of criticism. It is not possible, however, to apply criticism of that kind after the one hasty view we had yesterday. Several of our readers will do it for themselves, in visiting this representative of Glasgow in London.
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