The Sun.
London, England, 1810-05-03 00:00:00

ROKIL .ACADEMY.

• No. sr. Ca!-:pSo. after the departure oflUlpSei.
T: wooD,roans, R. A. •
The subjed of 'this picture is!derived from Fif;,.
NeLtm's beautiful romance of-Tf..lntpahus. ThiS
is a well-studied picture.. There is
.akrness and
brilliancy in the colouring.' The ftgaeo •are well-
drawn and judiciously disposed. The Artist has
thrown:some of them into shadow in a m4sterly.
manner, and with striking effete. The whole has
a classiCal asp4d.,
•
No- 52. Landscape on a Lake: Evening.—P. T. Da

LOUTHERBOURG, R. 9.

• We see with much pleasurelhe efforts of this
Neteran, as they really manifest as much spirit and
neatness in the execution as at any fortner period.
The art has made very great advances sine he began
his career, but he still maintains his rank, and in-
deed, in some respetla, is without a rival. There
is great beauty in the whole- of this picture. The
subjea has been 'often treated, but there appears an
a:e of novelty on the present occasion. The groupe
of figures are well-arranged, and are touched with
ease and spirit. The, piece altogether iy marked
by the usual animation of the Painter, and without
that glare in which his pencil is often inclined to
indulge itself.
No. 42. Portrait of
_Excellency the Persian Ambas-

sacior.—Sir W. BzzcHiy, R. A.

The present Exhibition abounds in so many por-
traits in the costume of the times, that the eye feels
a pleasing relief in looking upon something of
nlGre piaturesque nature, and such is the habit in
which • tht-- original of thiS pi&ure appears. The
likeness eutt, but we wonder that the Artist
should have preferred an asped that presents little'
more than a profile. The work is well-digested
throughout, and is charaderized by a modest har-
Illohy of Colouring.

No. go. Portraits of a Lady and her attendant.
W. Ow Eta. R. A.
•This is one of the productions which give such a
charm to portraits as to make the speetator, wholly
indifferent about the original, and renders them va-
luable as mere works- ct art. The main' figure dis.
Ploys an easy dignity, or rather domestic grace.
iThe colouring is rich ; there is a fine prealth of
light, and all the 'accessory sparts of the uiti4rk are
marked by taste and spirit.
No. Ito. Portrait of Lieut.-General Sir Eyte Coote..K. B.

M. A. stiF.E„ R. A.
It is but justice to say that this is one of the most
Pi-oininent works in the present exhibition. The
-figure is well-drawn, and present; a fine soldier,.
like dignity. It is faithful as a likeness, and the
The
conies from the canvas; with bold-effect,—.
the colouring iti vivid but chaste, and the whole is
highly creditable to the ingenious Artist.

Tsaa THEATRE.-To the honour of the public
feelings, Covent Garden Theatre was crowded last
Slight at an early hour. The performances were
for the benefit of the Theatrical Fund of that House.
The play was Dulas, and the farce Lock and '
ICey. Between the ads Madame CATALAN' and Mr.
tasirsm, with great kindness, came forward and
t'Xerttel their high talents with the most lendable
ezil in support of this meritorious Institution. The
tragedy was most admirably supported throughout.
S I DDON s never exerted herself with more power I.
-
ful effect than she did last night in Lady Randolph.
Indeed, we thought there were some flashes of
genius, and sorne pathetic touches, which we had
(lever before observed' in her representation of the
Part. The same may be said- of KEMBLE in Old
Norval. It was a most interesting display of ge-
ouine
,pathos, and a most correct delineation of •
Character. They were both received with very
great applause. KEMBLE, indeed, has full reason
to be satisfied with, his reception ; for as soon
as his voice was heard behind the scenes in
the address of 'Old Norval to the guards, the ap-
Plause was universal, and continued some time.
Cocoa also gave great animation to Glenalvon, and
amply shared in the public approbation. The part
of Douglas was sustained by CHARLES KEDIBLE in a
'very able and spirited manner. CATALAN' sang a
ne Italian air, and was rapturously encored. She
Complied with great readiness, and received the
public applause with every appearance of modest
BRALIAM sung t of his favourite airs,
and was also warmly encored as well as
.applauded.
In the Farce of Lock and Key, MUNDEN, to add to
the general entertainment, introduced his song of
" Sly Reynard," which he gave with very humorous
elect. Thew hole was rendered a rich treat, by the ex-
cellence of the respective performancei, and 'the still'
more gratifying consciousness of the benevolent pur-
P Ose to which the produce is to be appropriated. We
have reason. to hope that the nett profit of the night
Will amount to near a thousand pounds. The per-
formers in general ought to be highly commended,
not only for being so ready to support the benefit
With their respective talents, but for the zeal with
Nylich they. had previously exerted themselves to
tender it attractive and'. nteresting.
Though one of the Petitioners from the Drury-lane
interests stated, that the whole of the Company had
been kept together under the license granted to the,
Lyceum, we are assured that many of the inferior
Performers and-other persons, who subsisted wholly
Ilpon the late Theatre, have been in a state of des-
titutien during the whole- winter, some of them
Aepen,ling entirely en their friends. We hope the
case of these unfortunate people will be brought
forward, and if their superiors in the profe'ssion were
to exert themselves in suppoiting a benefit, there
can be no doubt that it would be liberally patronized
by the public.
It is said that theßenchers of Lincoln's Inn have
reiQacdan application of Mr. BasT,. the Gentleman
'host contest with 'the late Lord CAMELFORD ter-
minated so unfortunately for the latter, to be called.
to the Bar. The. cause assigned for this rejeaion is,
that Mr. BasT has been a prisoner in the King's
Bench. So that in the opinion of the Beneliers, the
hiduStrious application of talents-and knowledge, as
to th 6 instance of a connection with newspapers, dis- -
qualifies a person from being called to the* Bar, and
the circumstance of having. been in embarrassed cir-
teotustances, is an equal ground of ineligibility.—
stirkety there must be some error in this report, for
- it would be strange indeed that the Benchera should
s' and forward in . opposition to misfortune, as well
• a: to abilities.

It is said that more artillery, as well as.some re-
giments of heavy cavalry, will bn sent c.iut tuLord
WriLI4NGTON'S anlq• -