The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-04-04 00:00:00

BRITISH ARTISTS.

[Continued from the British Press of Tharsday.)
65. Physic., and BCC'S Wi'u.-M. W. SHARP.
The two subjects on which Mr. Sharp has here employed
his pencil, are painted with great force, and contrasted with
admirable effect. The latter is the true character of a
knowing one. The eye of exquisite connnissanee which he
casts at that particle of floating film, which, in a glass of
genuine droll en Foal, the ILLVAIINAI I agree in calling
the Bee's 'Nog. is most happily hit oW. He is exactly the
man to be a referee in all disputes about vintages. We
perceive by his face, that in a cellar of fine wines he can
distinguish to a nicety between the eeve—the aromatic
flavour which is left in the mouth—and the bouquet—the
perfume which exhales in drawing the cork. if he were
to bet a cask of Hermitage, he would stipulate •that it
should be Yin de Pailk, twelve years in bottle. When at
a dinner party of connoisseurs, the Itins Moo:sena are intro-
duced, he can descant, beyond them all, on the-inexplicable
phenomena which determine or destroy the richt? mous-
sense. In debating a question of politics, he would reject
all discussion which had not a bottle of Chamberlin for its
basis, and he would have it served up Nl* dr glace. But
alas! we lament that we cannot greet this microscopic sd-
miter of " The Bee's Wing" in the encouraging language
which Hoaacs uses of his friend Paocu mos—

" Vivet eaten to Procttletue erre
Ilium *get penna metttente saki
Fain& supentes."
We do not know whether Mr. Sharp intended the com-
panion " Physie" as a moral lecture on his neighbour's
enjoyments, as bringing him in the end to the same pe-
nance. But however this may be, the une is certainly
both a humorous and impressive comment on the other.

813. Delon:—The Trojans, in their flight .from the de-
struction of Troy; land ow the island af Delia, to consult
the Oracle of 4pollo respecting their future destiny.—
W. LINTON•
" On Delian shores, within a sheltered bsy,
(A safe retreat) our gilded vessels lay :
Amidst the gorrieous city, towering high,
Bright Phccbus temple glitters in the sky ;
Oppressed with toil, we bless the sacred tine.
And had the port that shields us from the main."
Vtaott.'s Third Eneid.
In this classical composition, Mr. LINTON has embodied
the birth-place of Apollo and Diana with a romantic pencil
that bespeaks an imagination truly poetic. We are allured
by the charms of colour ; but where an artist is not tied
down by his subject to follow the every-day appearance of
nature, this richness of tone is admissible; in the present
case it is essential, and is in strict unison with the subject.
The architectural parts of the scenery are grand and well
represented, and are so disposed as to make each contribute
separately to the general effect. In such veneration was
the Altar at DELOS held by the Persians, that although
they profaned the other Temples of Greece without re-
morse, they rigidly abstained from offering it any violation.

109.-..Burntisland Harbour, Fifrshirc.—.l.lVitaos.
This picture will contribute to increase that reputation
which this artist's previous exertions have already obtained
for him. The water is cool, and has that hue of nature
which is not always given to this element, even by painters
in other respects successful. The figures in the foreground
are drawn with great strength and spirit. We were struck
too with the skilful manner in which the effect of light is
produced on the distant hills: it not only marks a very
high attainment in art, but manifests—what is its first
source of excellence—an accurate observation of nature.

110. Puppies Playing.—S. TAYLOR.
This little picture has a very high claim upon our
praise. The expression of countenance in the different
animals is pourtrayed with great truth ; the sleeping whelp
has all the reality of repose; his lively companion to the
the left just raising his fore-leg, in the attitude of play-
fulness, is a perfect imitation of nature.

11 3. View at COpelhOlN, in SSISSM—P.
We are glad to perceive that this excellent artist abates
nothing of his energy ; he paints with as finished and firm
a touch as ever. The general effect of his landscapes
would, we think. be improved by a little more clearness in
his nearer shadows. He is obviously fond of the tones of
Ru vans t.r., but his genius will always prevent his being a
copyist. In the picture before us his light is extremely
well diffused, over a scene extremely well chosen for dis-
playing to advantage those powers of his pencil in which
he excels.

120. The Mole-head at Santa Maura
CARTWRIGHHT•

This nautical scene is manifestly painted by a hand capa-
ble of mastering all the detail that belongs to it. It bears
throughout the traces of a mind familiar with the actual
observation of the objects it describes. The ship on the
left of the picture recedes very finely into the distance, and
is executed with great correctness. The vessel to the right
is not quite so well managed ; the colouring of her sails is
somewhat leathery, but this is chiefly conspicuous from
the excellent tore of colour with which it is contrasted.
The radiant gleam of sun upon the waves is good, though
it brings CLAUDE to our remembrance, and it is hazard-
ous to the fame of any painter to conjure up the recollec-
tion of so great a Master. The waves have an appearance
of stiffness from being too regularly indented : this is a de-
fect easily avoided, and which an artist, capable of pro-
ducing so admirable a picture, could only have admitted
from oversight.
124. The rale and Lakes of Kenvi,*, Cumberland.—W.
_ .

" To Matures pride.
Sweet Keswick's Vale, the Muse will guide ;
The Muse who trod the enchanted ground,
And sailed the wondrous lake around," &e.
Dr. Dalton.—Vide Pealed's Collection of Poems.

There is much grandeur and beauty of form in this
picture, particularly in the massive right-hand mountain,
in which there is a breadth and simplicity suited to the
subject ; it is true to nature without being overcharged.
The colours are well-tempered, awl the whole detail is ex-
tremely well made out. All the accessories of the com-
position are well introduced ; the eye reposes upon them
with pleasure, from the harmony which prevails through-
out ; the air tint is particularly clear. We could wish the
Catalogue bad informed us from what point this view is
taken.

We bow, en ',assort, to the Portrait of Alderman
Hawkes, late Mayor of Nbririeh (No. 123). painted by
order of his fellow-citizens, for St. Andrew's flail, in com-
memoration of his pub Le. spirit. B. R. II Arnow.
We congratulate the good citizens of Norwich on the
acquisition of an Alderman whose virtues they are so de-
sirous to commemorate. It redounds greatly to the honour
of Mr. Hawkes, but we fear this portrait will not redound
u much to the reputation of Mr. HAYDON. We trust the
virtues of the worthy Alderman will go down to the latest
posterity ; but as far as canvass is meant to peweerve " du
immortal memory," we do not think this Sisk Viator"
will keep it alive till the next Mayor's feast.
(To be et:twinned.)

The Haymarket Theatre will open on the 18th inst.
Messrs. Burford's panoramic view of Edinburgh from
Calton Hill, was opened for a private view on Saturday.
in Leicester-square. The exhibition is highly interesting,
and will doubtless prove very attractive.
The Right Hon. Richard Ryder, to whom a work under
the title of " Tremaine" is attributed, has sent a letter to a
Sunday Paper, denying that he is the writer of it.
Sir Godfrey Webster, and his Chichester friends, are de-
termined that nothing shall be wanting in the way of ,:F.r
to ensure the Baronet's success at the next General Election;
and accordingly they intend exhibiting themselves at the
theatre in that city, on Monday evening, as they cannot ob-
tain a rocm in the place, they say, large enough to hold all
the members of this Club. On this occasion a temporary
floor is to be placed over the pit seats. Several hogsheads
of beer, a hogshead of gin, and another of rum, have al-
ready been stowed there, to regale the company.—Brightopi
Herald. _ _ _

IVc have reason to believe that the fight between the
lion Nero and six mastiffs did not take place on Tuesday
last at Warwick, as ;tat tl in our Paper of Saturday. We
received the account from a Correspondent, on whose
accuracy we have always heretofore correctly relied.
It is recommended in cases of poison, to administer a
dessert spoonful of made mustard. mixed in a tumbler
glass of warm water. which acts as an instantaneous
emetic.