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a degree of heaviness to the effect. " 37 — Stormy Evening," and " 99 — The 

 Thames, near Twickenham," are by Wm. Havell, whose whole soul is wrapped 

 up in the poetry of art. These two are fine works of genius. The sun 

 absolutely glitters in the latter ; but it is somewhat coarse and mannered 

 in the handling ; — the former combines the grandeur of Titian with the 

 phenomenic flashes of light and fierce tones of Mola. The spirit of the 

 storm is abroad, the huge oaks appear to topple, and the whole landscape 

 is in motion. This inspired creation reminds me of ** Stormy Twilight," 

 by the same artist, which I noticed in 1809, in my printed letter to 

 " J. A. (Colonel Anderdon), a connoisseur in London." Mr. Angerstein 

 afterwards purchased that splendid water-colour painting. 



The enchantment of this Havell has almost spell-bound me, but I 

 must proceed to " 58 — Caernarvon Castle," " 61 — A Water Mill at Aberay- 

 ron, Wales," and " 73 — A Timber Ship ashore, near Aberystwitk," by Wm. 

 Earl, three works which reflect high honour on this excellent artist's 

 taste, feeling, and execution. *' 64 — Solitude," the property of John 

 Gibbon, Esq. by F. Danby, A. R. A., is a composition of the very highest 

 quality, replete with beauty and grandeur ; the handling vigorous but 

 solid ; the colour, the living truth itself, and a truth delivered in such a 

 tone of deep and golden harmony, that no words can convey an adequate 

 idea of its magic eff*ect upon the mind. The breadth is so exten- 

 sive, so admirable, that without any sacrifice of clearness or form, it 

 presents all the various objects and passages in the landscape as one ! 

 Never did the pencil of Nicholas or Gaspar Poussin, at whose altars I 

 am, and ever will be, a worshipper, represent the stillness of the sublime 

 with more majesty and repose. This fine production adds a new glory 

 to the British school. It is a chef d'ceuvre by one of the greatest land- 

 scape-painters in the world. In the very foremost line of the first class, 

 as a colourist ; great as a designer ; with the elevated imagination of a 

 poet and painter; what is it that he cannot accomplish if roused by a 

 sacred emulation to the highest pitch of his extraordinary powers ? "84 

 — On the Banks of Loch Lomond," by P. Rogers j the cool, clear, airy 

 serenity of Claude, in his purest silvery style, pervades this delicious 

 landscape ; the execution is all in fine taste, and the effect very fascinating. 

 " 153 — L'IsleBerb on the Soane" C. Stanfield, A.R.A.j this jewel beyond 

 price, is in the collection of the Right Hon. Lord Northwick. Here, 

 also, the cool, airy, local colouring enchants the eye, with the simplicity, 

 truth, and freshness of nature. I never think of it, but I catch myself 

 repeating '* oh, how lovely ! how very lovely !" " 48 — The Horse ferry," 

 by A. Cooper, R.A. ; a cabinet picture, which for correct drawing, and 

 general delicacy of penciling, might hang beside a Wouvermans, and 

 not suffer by comparison. 



** 101 — Entrance into the harbour of Marseilles," by W. Daniell, R.A. 

 is one of his very attractive pictures. He has, also, "76 — A rich 

 romantic prospect in Ceylon j" and 296, 385, 418, and 489, all well 

 selected picturesque scenes in India, embellished with groups of figures 

 in their native costume, painted with much taste and elegant fancy, and 

 furnishing very interesting and beautiful views in that country. " 133 — 

 The Moorish Tower at Seville, called the Geralada, painted in that city, in 

 1833," by D. Roberts. The splendour of light in a bright unclouded 

 sky, and the rich colour on the principal building, combined with the 

 singular variety and grandeur of the Moorish architecture, render this 

 one of Roberts's most magnificent prospects. With all Canaletti's ex- 

 quisite sense of colour, his happy selection of Venetian architecture, and 

 his brilliant execution (to which I do homage and pay the full tribute 

 of admiration), yet, here, he is not only equalled, but surpassed, by this 



