The Sun.
London, England, 1806-05-29 00:00:00

ROYAL ACADEMY

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.No. 24. Baggage- waggon..— F. ': . iI.:INS•N.
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There is so much merit in this Pi .tu:-• ~ :. .itis A
pity. the Artist has enveloped it in ,ac;: a Just. It
may
_be very natural for a Baggage-waggon to raise
a dust in its progress, but dust does not appear to us
to be.ati essential object tbr imitation. The scene
is well represented, and the whole exhibits a charac-
teristic spirit. ' _ ..
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No. 37. Mares and Foals in his Majesty's Studat Windsor.
K. B. 1.2A,1; Is.
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We do not remember to have noticed any 'former
productions of this Artist, nor do, we know if he is
young or old,
,but his skill certainly entitles him to,
attention and applause. , The animals are.very well
'painted,' and. are' grouped in an easy and natural
manner. The wavy lights on the Mare which is
*most seen display great mechanical excellenee. The
landscape also is touched with. taste and simplicity,
and the whole shews .the power's Of no 'ordinary
artist.

No. 43:-W. OWEN, R. A. Elea.

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By a mistake in the Catalogue this Pialure is set
.down as a Portrait of E. Alitnox, Esq. but it is in
reality a very faithful and excelhint likeness- of Mr.
SALOMON, the celebrated Musician. It is not a dull
'transcript of the mere external features, !Tit strong-
ly indicates mind and reflexion.
No. ion. A Sea Coast. with Fishermen.-Sir fi. Roux:.

cEots, R. A.

This is a very pleasing and accurate Portrait of
Nature. The .fore-ground is managed with great
skill., the figures are simple and charaderistic, and
are grouped in such a manner as, to excite interest.
The gleamy reflections from the water, terminating
in' a vivid richness, .render this, for its site, one of
the'rnost pleasing works of the Artist..

No. 216. A Landscape, Cattle and Figures.—Ditto.

Another work from the same Artist, not 'less exaa
and interesting. The general tone of this Picture
very agreeably illustrates SHAKSPEAfIES expression
of " thegrey:ey'd morn ;" it is sober, without being
dull, and is charmingly enlivened by tbe distant
glow just peeping Over the horizon, -Theeattle are
peculiarly well
.designed and executed, particularly
the tirit of them, which is in the ad of drinking as
it fords the stream. 'None but an Artist who really
looks at Nature with the eye of taste, could have
produced this Piaure.

146. 1;6. Portrait of Mrs. Riddell.—T. LANVRI:4C.E, R.A.

If this Portrait does not render more than justice
to the fair original, it is to be regretted that we should
only be permitted to 'see half of so interesting a set
of features. The attitude is natural and easy,
out beingcOnimon. The general execution is neat,
without elaborate precision; the colouring is ani-
mated and hartnonious,.producing i .thliform whole.
No. Zo4. Portrait of the Marchiomss of Statt)rd. —T.
PHILLIPS. A.

We are induced to consider thisi-as the best work'
of the Artist in the present Exhibition. The face is
obvibusly in the style of Sir Jos►at.A REYNOLDS, the
great father of the modern ischool of l'ortrait-paint-
ing. There is a general richness in the drapery,
'though of a sober hue.- The only objeCtionable part
is the glass with the flower. The glass.is very indif-
ierentiy.painted as a deception, and the flower is
dingy, and has a vulgar look. This part is a draw-
back on the general merit of the Picture, that other-
iVise 'deserves much commendation.

THE TIAATnE.---The new Tragedy entitled Ed-
gar; or, The Caledonian feuds, which was brought
forward at Covent Garden Theatre for the benefit-of
Miss SMF“I, was represented • again last night.
There is no great novelty in the fable or charaaer3.
The Author has obviously -availed himself with rei
spea to the fernier from Douglas., The Castle .Spec-
tre, &c. ; but he has Worked a whole not devoid -
of interest.--.-The language is easy, and in parts spi-
rited and vigorous.; bill sometimes rather too Frosaic
and faMiliar. The sentiments are in general
just'and chargleristic. Some of them are elevated,
tender, and heroic ; and there are % occasionally
flights that_ solr into the regionS of poetry. This
Piece is, as we before stated, theproduaion of Mr.
MANNERS, a Gentleman well known in the fashion,
able circles ; and, considering-the dissipation of ,t he
age, •we are .much more inclined to. encourage and
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applaud' juvenile talents, animated by .literatiambi-',
tion, in such circles, than to enter upon a rigid
scrutiny into' the merits of its efforts. The' Play
was well supported by POPE, 11. JORNSTON, CRAP
MAN;. Miss BRUNTON, Mrs. H. JOHNSTON, and
Miss SMITH.--Thehouse was very in:lifferendy at-
tended, but the audience were very liberal is ap-
plause..

Mrs. SIDDONS last night performed Belvidera, at
Drury-lane Theatre, for the beirtit of her, son.
Mr. H. SIDDONS himself performed Pierre, forthe
first time, and, as the phrase is, " &railed throe la it"
tolerably well: WaouGitTos gave at least a respect-
able support to Jqffier., Mrs. SIDDONS exeeted all
her great'powers Belvidera, and appeared to be
more than usually interestinz employing trans-
cendant talents in the cause. of matexnalaifection.

The lqrquis of STAFFOID, who possesses one of
the very bCst colleEtions of Pidures in this Country,
yesterday open,d his magnificent mansion in. Clev-
eland Row, for the inspection of his friends. Soya3t.
a number, ltoWever, have been anxious tbr adnfis-
sion, that the Noble Host has assigned Wednesday
next for the gratification of other 'friends and their
connexions ;. nor will he then, most probably, put
a stop to the indulgence, as the curiosity Of: the.
higher circles, as well as of amateurs in general, has
been strongly excited..' '

BONAPARTE professed to have great respe& for
the will of the people, and did not venture to pro-
claim himself Consul for life; or Emperor of France,
till he had passed through ,the solemn mockery of /
submitting to the popular choice. He has, how,-
ever, made considerable improvement.inthe art of
acquiring dominion since that periol, and he' there,-
fore issued a Decree to depose-the King of NAPLES
befOre he conquered that Country, and has placed Es
brother on the vacant Throne, without.conceiving It •
necessary to think that the People have a right ev n
to the ceremonious decency of an ostensiLle choi.e
of a Ruler.

• The Royal Pembroke and Argyleshire Regiments
marched into Malden Barracks on Tuesday fawns,
ing from "Weeley. .