have been overlooked by an eye less scientific than the purchaser's. The colouring is in a quiet cool style, and the touch admirable. The scene appears to be a perfect representation of the interior of some shattered but picturesque cottage. Purchased by Captain Ansley. No. 193. A Landscape with Cattle; WHETHER the height at which this painting of Miss Reinagle's is hung, be exclusively the cause of the effect produced, it would be fastidious to inquire: certain it is, that this effect is an excellent one; and that the composition and colouring betray no ordinary powers of execution in the fair artist. No. 198. Inside of a Stable. 209. Old Peasant at a Cottage Door. Both by Westall. THESE are painted as companions, and are very pleasing little cabinet pic tures. The tone of colouring is in a quiet, temperate style, and the touch masterly. THE former purchased by Lady Lucas; the latter by Sir A. Hume, Bart. No. 201. A Scene from Nature, Sussex. J. Hammond. If ever there was a picture painted without trick or affectation, this is one. The figures and houses are appropriately grouped, and the colouring is exceedingly clear and natural. Such scenes as these, bring nature immediately before the eye; and gratify, by their ́simplicity, more than roaring cataracts, and tempestuous skies. Purchased by Lord Ashbrook. No. 212. View near Canterbury. J. Laporte. A PLEASING well executed little picture the atmosphere is clear, and the effect perfectly natural. No. 297. Moonlight scene. G. Arnold. Mr. ARNOLD has here executed a very difficult composition with great spirit and truth. The bridge and surrounding trees, with the gleam of moonlight in the running stream beneath, and the contending glare of a lime kiln, are all faithfully and pleasingly represented. The scenery is romantic. Purchased by the Marquis of Stafford. No. 297. A Landscape and Windmill. S. W. Reynolds. A GRAND picture: the shades are broad and deep; and the light is produced with an effect, such as we see in Rembrandt's best compositions. The general tone of colouring is of a bluish black; though there is an equal degree of warmth and coolness scattered about the picture. Purchased by Mr. Guillemard. Published by LONGMAN, HURST, REES, and ORME, Paternoster Row; J. HATCHARD, Bookseller to Her Majesty, 190, Piccadilly; and WILLIAM MILLER, Albemarle Street. William Savage, Printer, Bedford Bury. THE DIRECTOR. No. 17. SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1807. Graiis ingenium, Graiis dedit ore rotundo HOR. In surveying the circle of the arts and sciences, and in comparing the progress of the moderns with the productions of antiquity, we have little reason to admit inferiority, except in some branches of the graphic art. We have learnt from immortal instructions, the true path of science, ascertained by experiment; and in an age of refinement, rich in scientific discoveries, fertile in poets and orators, skilled in the art of war, in navigation, in letters, and in every liberal ob |