1809.] 
slognomy, constitute but a small portion 
of the merits of this admirable print. 
The engraving, 1n mezzotinto, by Cliat, 
is no less beautiful in execution, than 
correct in being a perfect copy of the 
original picture, which the public will re- 
member hung over the door of the great 
room at Somerset Place, in the exhibition 
of 1808. 
Hewlett’s Bible, Part 8d. 
The Plates in the present Number are 
the following: ‘ 
1. Christ asleep in the Storm—engraved by 
Neagle, from a picture by §. de Viiegen. 
2. Daniel interpreting the Writing on the 
Wall—encraved by Tomlinson, from a picture by 
West. 
5. Adam and Eve in Paradisemengraved by 
Neagle, from a picture hy Gaspar Poussin. 
4. Christ in the Garden—engraved by Tom- 
linson, from a picture by Rembrandt. 
5. Mount Sinai—engraved by Neagle, from a 
picture by Breughel. 
6. The Vision of Exekiel—engraved by Wor- 
thington, from a picture by Raphael. 
They preserve the character given of 
the two former parts, and are creditable 
proofs of the talents of’ the centributing 
engravers. ( ; 
INTELLIGENCE RELATIVE TO THE FINE 
ARTS. 
The encouragement and Jove of the 
Fine Artsis daily increasing in this coun- 
try. The public will therefore bear with 
much pleasure of the foundation of.a new 
Society, for the Exhibition and Sale of the 
Works of British Artists, to be called 
“ The Northern Society.” Its first exhi- 
bition will be at Leeds, and will open on 
the Sd of April: it shall be noticed in 
the ensuing month’s Magazine. 
The Artists are now all busy in pre- 
paring for the approaching Exhibition at 
the Royal Academy, whichis to open on 
the ist May: the 3d and 4th of April are 
the days appointed to receive pictures, 
and other-works of art. 
Mr, Phillips, the Royal Academician, 
has some excellent Portraits in prepara- 
tion; one of which is of Sir Joseph 
Bankes, which, perhaps, for a single- 
head was never excelled. Mr. Lons- 
dale has a whole length of Catalani, in 
the character of Dido. 
Mr. Elmes ‘has a Design for the Im- 
provements of Westminster, from a ses 
ries designed ‘by order of the Commis. 
sioners for the said. Improvements, and 
“some other Architectural Desigus. 
Many other annunciations: areomilied 
for’ want of room, which shall be mo- 
ticed next month. 
Monthly Retrospect of the Fine Aris. ae 
An elegant work, which has long been 
preparing for the press, isintended to be 
published on the 4th of June next, un- 
der the follawing title, The Englifh School 
of Hine Arts, illustrated and exemplified, 
in aseries of highly finished engravings, 
from paintings, architecture, and sculp- 
ture, by the most eminent English art- 
ists. Each print and subject to be ac- 
companisd: by an ample critical and 
historical essay, or a biographical me- 
moir. 
The work to be published, in periodi- 
cal parts, on a large quarto: and each 
part to contain: 1. A portrait of an emi- 
nent person, from the most esteemed 
picture; 2. Anhistorical, or fancy com- 
position, from acelebrated English paint- 
ing; 3. A statue or group; 4. A speci- 
men of architecture, in one or two prints 
from some grand or elegant public build- 
ing. 
This work is brought forward for the 
express purpose of exhibiting in a series 
of highly wrought engravings, the peculiar 
or characteristic excellencies of English 
artists; and thereby manifesting and con- 
firming their claims to the reputation of 
genius, science, and talent. Thus, 
though their paintings, and other produc- 
tions, are mostly immured in private 
apartments, or fixed to certain spots; yet, 
by the aid of the skilful and accurate en-= 
graver, faithful copies and representations 
may be extensively disseminated. These . 
will be rendered additionally interesting, 
by historical and professional anecdotes, 
correct descriptions, and liberal critical 
annotations. The literary department 
of this work will be supphed by such 
gentlemen as are best calculated, by their 
professional studies, erudition, or taste, 
to furnish the, most interesting amd satis- 
factory information onthe respective sub- 
Jects of paimting, architecture, and sculp- 
tare. Itis indeed the unanimous wish 
of the proprietors to produce a work 
that shall satisfy the English artist, gra- 
tify the connoisseur, interest the discri- 
minating part of the literati both at 
home avd abroad, and collectively exhi- 
bit the mental and professional talents of 
our countrymen. 
Tne present epoch, it is conceived, is 
favourable to this wodertaking, as the 
productions of Englishmen are beginning 
to be appreciated, and the best works of 
wveynolds, Wilson, Gainsborough, Mors 
timer, Romney, Barry, Opie, &c. highly 
prized. A ‘* British Instatution” is also 
formed to promote and cherish them ; 
the living artists are nobly emulous; 
and 
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