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which are figures of banditti, or others whose hag- 

 gard faces catch the reflecting hght, afford a pecu- 

 liarity of effect, not to be equalled in any other 

 species of painting. Internal views of cathedrals, 

 also, where windows of stained glass are introduced, 

 form beautiful subjects. 



The great point to be attained is a happy coin- 

 cidence between the subject and the effect pro- 

 duced. The fine light should not be too near the 

 moon, as its glare would tend to injure her pale 

 silver sight ; those parts which are not interesting 

 should be kept in an undistinguishable gloom, and 

 where the principal light is, they should be 

 marked with precision. Groups of figures should 

 be well contrasted ; those in shadow crossing those 

 that are in light, by which means the opposition of 

 light against shade is effected. 



CRAYON-PAINTING 



If the limits of our work would have permitted 

 us, we should have here said something respecting 

 this branch of the art ; but upon considering that 

 it is a very inferior mode of painting, being only 

 adapted for portraits, and being so perishable, that 

 it is a pity the talents of any eminent artist should 

 ever be employed in it, we have judged it better to 

 suppress the article altogether, to make room for 

 something of more importance. Those who are 

 desirous of attempting it, may easily be furnished 

 with the crayons ready prepared; and there is 

 nothing particular in their use, which may not 

 be easily acquired by any one who is acquainted 

 with the practice of drawino-. 



