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of Works illustrated by Thomas and John Bewick, 1851, though far from 

 exhaustive, contains much reliable information. The Rev. Mr. Hugo's 

 "Bewick Collector" and Supplement, 1866-8, are, on the other hand, full-laden 

 with practical knowledge, and with details which, though fragmentary, are 

 judiciously given, and form a work indispensable to the collector. Hugo's 

 folio of " Bewick's Woodcuts," with over two thousand impressions from 

 blocks a great number undoubtedly Bewick's, is also a desirable volume. 



In "Ariadne Florentina " Mr. Ruskin gives trenchant criticism on the 

 engravings of Bewick, and goes straight to the root of their genius while 

 he dwells on the untrained excellence of the designer's work. The last 

 important Bewick book published was that issued in 1881 by The Fine Art 

 Society, containing notes by Mr. F. G. Stephens, being vigorous yet more 

 felicitous and sympathetic criticism of Bewick's labours than almost any that 

 have been published. 



William and Amelia and their friend Charlotte. " The Looking Glass for the Mind." From the 

 original block engraved by John Bewick. Lent by Messrs. Griffith and Farran. 



