The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-09-16 00:00:00

THE EXHIBITION.

The exhibition this year is composed of five hundred and
ninety-four paintings—water colour drawings and sculptures,
of which upwards of one hundred and ninety are contributed
by artists of Liverpool. A very good proof of their ability
and facility of composition. The first picture that claims
our notice is hung over the door-way--
4. First Love. G. F. Mulvany. R. H. A. 34, Bold-street.
—This work represents a youth and maiden sitting beside a
well in " converse sweet." The half-bashful look of the girl,
and earnest expressive countenance of the youth, are well de-
picted. The dog asleep by his master, and the overflowing
pitcher are happily introduced to show the inattention of the
youthful pair. This picture has much merit.
5. A Lisbon Beau Cod; H.M. Ship Donegal, Revenge,
&v.. saluting: the South Bank of the Tagus, Casilias Point
in the distance. Scaforth.—This artist has several excellent
pictures in the room Nos. 5,9, 15, 318; his shipping is al-
ways well drawn; he seems to delight in calms, the idea of
which he conveys with great ability.
10. Portrait of a Gentleman. John Bishop, 13, Bold-
place.—This is the portrait we alluded to in our last of Mr.
Bean. A capital picture it is : well painted ; the position of
the figure easy, while the likeness is inimitable.
11. Hasting's Fishing Boats on the Beach, Ebb Tide.
S. Walters, 52, Nelson-street.—A charming little picture.
The sea crisp and transparent; the luggers on the beach are
well painted, the scene true to nature. We have witnessed
similar scenes in the " sunny south" many a time and oft.
Mr.' Walters' other pictures are numbered 188, 312, both
works of merit.

13. Mill near Corven. S. Eglington.—A sweetly painted
little picture, consisting of mill, waterfall, hill, and wood.
A ilyfisher in the foreground.
14. In Yorkshire. Thos. Creswick.—The mill on the left
is well painted ; we object to the sloping ground on the right.
Mr. Creswick's other picture, No. 69, is by far the best :
in the latter the farm-house is elaborately painted ; , the
foliage of the lofty trees has all the freshness of spring.
This picture is sold. We envy the purchaser.
16. Farrier's Shop. H. Boddington.—A charming picture
representing a green lane in the distance, a farrier 's house
and shop, with figures, a road and pond. Scenes such as
these are to met with in every English county.
18. A Girl crossing a Brook. J. Graham.—A girl is here
represented just stepping into the brook :painted with much
depth of colour, in imitation of the old Dutch masters. The
female is stout enough for one of Ostade's vrows.
19. The Assignation. 22. The Confidant. T. Bridgford.
—This artist has a strange notion of flesh colour. The com-
plexions of both the ladies represented appear like those of
the figures in the barber's windows. Such complexions may
exist,—we never saw any like them. The attitude of No. 19
is queer enough.
21. Group of Lions at Play. W. Huggins, Kirkdale-
road.—Mr. Lion Huggins will wear his subject threadbare.
We commended his works last year, and fully expected to
find this season something better. Toujours perdrix is a
trite saying. Mr. Huggins must exhibit something else than
lions if he wishes to rise. In the present picture the " po-
tent, grave, and reverend seignor" on the rock is well painted,
as also the playful female ; but the landscape is bad. Mr.
Huggins has several other works,—Nos. 329, 342, 406,
and 413.

23. Sketch of Mr. Higgie, as Mercutio. J. Mott, Bean-
street.—A. decidedly clever picture, but not a likeness.
25. Dutch Boats beating into the Scheldt. E. W. Cooke.
—This artist has evidently studied Backhuysen with some
effect. This picture partakes of much of his freshness and
The sea is well painted.

24. Scene
_from Sterne's Sentimental Tour. W. P. Frith.
—The face of the traveller is too voting ; that of the lady
too .31` Clisian to please us.
2G. The Nook at Anzbleside. W. Collingwood, 37,
Russell-street.—An interesting interior, with some good
points._ _

27. Shanes Castle, Loughneagh, county Antrim. W. G.
Herdman, Landsdowne-terrace, Everton.—Mr. Herdman is
an indefatigable contributor to the exhibition. He has this
year several very clever pictures: his style is free and bold ;
his touch vigorous, and his colouring judicious. This is a
small work but a *(rood one.
34. The Death of Sir William Lamblon, at the Battle
of Marston Moor. R. Ansdell, 48, Seel-street.—Although
great pains have been bestowed on this picture, it is not equal
to the artist's other efforts.
36. Fountain, with Ruins,
near Rome. W. Haven.—
Remarkable for its staring and bright colours, and strong
lights. Mr. Havell has several better pictures than this in
the room.