The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 19, No. 538, March 17, 1832 by Various
page 11 of 48 (22%)
page 11 of 48 (22%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
6. Sabrina, from Milton's Comus; Mr. Etty delineates the female form with
peculiar accuracy and delicacy, and in the subject before us he has displayed his usual ability. 28. A Lady of Rank of the fifteenth century taking the Veil; a work of considerable promise by a young artist--S. A. Hart. 30. The Rick Side; beautifully executed by T. Woodward. 47. A Man saved from Shipwreck; this is an interesting subject by Charles Hancock. _Apropos_, this gentleman paints much in the fascinating manner of Mr. Landseer. 61. Entrance to a Village; painted from nature in a pleasing style by C.R. Stanley. 75. Interior of a Highlander's House; E. Landseer, R.A. 248. Distant View of Goderich Church; Copley Fielding. 337. The Recruit; by H. Liversege. The principal group in this picture is treated in the following way: around a table are seated four persons, among whom are two soldiers--being the recruiting sergeant with one of his party. The recruit, a rustic looking youth, has a good deal of expression in his countenance; he seems extremely doubtful concerning the step he has taken, while an interesting young woman, apparently his sister, is fondly endeavouring to dissuade him from it. The sergeant complacently smokes his pipe, and smiles at her solicitude. This is, perhaps, the most unaffected picture in the whole collection, being a remarkably modest representation of nature. The composition is good, and the freedom and delicacy of the |
|