578 Monthly Retrospect of the Fine Aris. 
Interior of Henry the Seventh’s Chapel, 
combining precision of perspective repre- 
sentation with that species of effect most 
characteristic of that celebrated and in-. 
teresting specimen of the florid Gothic,. 
and on a scale sufficiently large to admit 
of mucb detailed architectural informa- 
tion, from drawings by Mr. John Mor- 
ton, jun, are nearly ready for publica- 
ee ee a a 
-The British Institution has. awarded 
the premium of 100 guineas to Mr. B. 
R. Haydon, son of Mr. H. bookseller, of © 
Plymouth, for the hest historical picture — 
[July 1, 
Seems to have neglected the superior walks 
of this art, leaving the engraver, however 
enlarged his views or his talents, to practise 
ina narrow field, where his powers are cir- 
cumscribed, and he can reap but little profit 
and no reputation. If he occasionally pro- 
duces a large work, which may be sa ‘ 
to have given proper scope to his mind, it is 
generally some slight engraving done in haste - 
at a small expence. Perplexed with absurdi- 
ties, and seeing nothing before him ry 
prospects, the engraver 
ed in his views of that 
every li 
this year. The subject is, the Death of which 
Dentatus. mie. Soa coe 
ey CHALCOGRAPHIC SOCIETY = > 
_. (Continued from page 482.) 
- According to tbe promise in the last 
Number, a few additional particulars are. 
given of the Society for the Encourage- 
ment of the Artof Engraving. The pro- 
fessed objects of this patriotic society, — 
are to restore the artof engraving to the 
rank which it ought to hold among the 
fine arts; to the protection of living 
artists; and to the production of fu- 
ture excellence in the same line. The 
committee of managers are, His Royal, 
ighness the Duke of Gloucester, the 
Marquis of. Stafford, the Marquis of. 
“Douglas and Clydesdale, the Earl of 
Dartmouth, Sir John Fleming Leicester, - 
bart. (who is also treasurer), Sir Mark 
Sykes, bart. Sir Abraha:n Huine, bart. 
Sr Thomas Bernard, bart. Wm. Smith, 
~ esq, M.P. Samuel Whitbread, esq. M.P. 
J. P. Anderdon, esq. Thomas Hope, esq. 
Tn addition to our former intelligence, it 
‘is intended that each plate, atter having 
produced the limited number of one 
thousand impressions, shall be absolutely 
destroyed, by which means the true tone 
and vigor of the engraving will be pre- 
served. Also, an establishment is to be 
formed, to which every engraver may. 
send his works for exbibition and sale, 
thus facilitating his own interests, and the 
views of such subscribers as may wish to 
select an artist for employment. Pro- 
epectuses and shares may be had, at 
“Messrs. Down and Co. Bartholomew- 
lane; Drammond, Charing Cross; Ham- 
mersieys, Pall Mall, bankers; of any of 
the before-mentioned committee; and 
of Mr. Cromek, secretary to the society, 
64, Newman-street, Oxford-street. _ The 
- following extracts from their memorial to 
the noblemen and gentlemen who pa- 
tronize the institution, will serve to shew 
its objects and tendency: , / 
‘6 For g7me@ years past, national patronage 
the spirit of the 
infant endeavours to obtain the follay 
has’ acquired | 
Strange, Woollett, a 
flection too, is more 
and it is hoped: will mor 
known, that it is not only t 
all ranks in Boys 
tions of prints, but th 
ment has directed one 1 
ambition to the cultiy of 
and has employed engravers 
Europe to enrich its galleries | 
The forwarding the views 
cographie Society appears 
of national consequence 
importance to the encouragem, 
arts. of design, and will doubt 
. 
that encouragement its libera 
serve; and every lover cf his” 
fame and arts, will lend assistance 
sound national objects :—1st. A 
the nobler province of the art of e 
ing in this country from total degrads 
and decay; 2dly. A most desirable rivalry 
of the French, who are growixg as am yi= 
tious in arts as they are in arms, and. 
would fain get the start of us in every, 
‘race for renown; Sdly. The peunnident 
advancement_of the art, by means of its 
national museum and school, which will 
give it at-once improvement, stability, — 
and dignity; and, 4thly. The comfort 
and support of helpless old age, and ob-— 
jects not only dear to the hearts and ha- 
bits of Englishmen, but expressive of the 
true effects of polite art, which never 
proves its influence so finely as in the 
perfection of the social feelings. We 
cannot close this article without entreate 
ing our readers to give the society’s plan 
and address a careful reading. 
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