ACCOUNTS, &C. OF BRITISH MUSEUM. 13 



Several interesting acquisitions have been made with the view of forming a Collection of 

 Etchings by Artists of the British School. 



The following are some of the most important Donations to the Print Room during 

 the year : — 



Sixty-one impressions of Etchings and Drawings on stone by W. De la Motte. Presented 

 by William De ia Motte, Esq. 



Twenty-six Etchinf^s of the Engravings from the Pictures in the Vernon Gallery. Pre- 

 sented by S. C. Hall, Esq. 



The original sketch from nature by Girtin, of the old Bridge at Bridgnorth, from which 

 the Drawing was made presented to the Museum by Mr. Chambers Hall in 1849. Presented 

 by Chambers Hall, Esq. 



A study of eight figures on one sheet by D. Teniers, and two studies of females by A. 

 Van Dyck. Presented by Edward Prentis, Esq. 



" Sabrina," engraved by P. Lightfoot, from the Picture by W. E. Frost, a. r. a. ; Proof. 



" The Smile," engraved by W. C. Sharp, from the Picture byT. Webster, r.a. ; Proof. 



" The Frown," engraved by W. D. Taylor, from the Picture by T. Webster, r.a. ; Proof. 



" Christ's Entry into Jerusalem," engraved by Bates's Anaglyptographic Process, from 

 a Bas-relief by J. Hancock; Proof. 



" Shakespear's Seven Ages," engraved by E. Goodall, from the design of D. Maclise, r.a. 

 Proof. Presented by the Committee of the Art Union of London. 



A series of 21 Lithographed Drawings by George Scharf, jun., frcm the Works of Fra 

 Angelico. 



" St. Lawrence distributing Alms," engraved by L. Gruner, from Fra Angelico. One of 

 three proofs printed. Presented by the Arundel Society. 



Twenty-three Etchings by C. W. Cope, r. a., some of which are in early and curious 

 states. Presented by C. W. Cope, Esq., r.a. 



An extensive Collection of the Catalogues of the greater portion of the more important 

 Sales of Prints which have taken place in England, France and Holland, from 1716 to 

 1847. Presented by William Smith, Esq. 



British Museum, ~l Henry Ellis, 



8 February 1851. J Principal Librarian. 



