PICTURES -'YND ARTISTS.
THERE are no new Printstthis ,reek; but a Panorama of Florence, by Mr. Bunroan, is worth -a whole folio of araphic novelties. It is a lovely scene, and beautitilly painted. The view is taken from the Convent of the Jesuits, near the foot of the elegant bridge of Santa Trinita; and shows the Arno flowing through the city, the Quays on each side, which are thi,'2,rincipal promenades, and the four bridges. On one side are seen, the Quay, the Palaces of Ma- dame L. BON APARTE and the Coun',:sss of ALBANY, the last of the STUARTS; the Duomo or Cathedral Church, with its vast dome (the model of that of St. Peter's at Rome) and its graceful Campanile; and the massive square tower of D'or San Michele, both from de- signs by GIOTTO ; with the ancient covered bridge, and Fiesole in the distance. On the other side, the noble church Santa Spirita, and the Pitti Palace-a prison-looking edifice-both the work of BRUNELLES- CHI ; and the famous Boboli Gardens, crowning the hill, with their statues and cypress groves; while under the eye groups of masquers are enjoying the revels of Carnival time, on the terraced roofs of the houses. The evening sun shedding its faint glories over the city-the dis- tant mountains-the Val d'Arno, steeped in its yellow rays-and the numerous turrets rising in sharp relief against the clear sky-present altogether a scene of enchantment, which is heightened in interest by the numerous associations which poetry and history have flung .around fair Florence.
The painting is finished in execution, and vivid in effect; more so than many panoramas that we have seen ; and the artist will find as much to admire as the unprofessional visiter. The treatment of the buildings reminds us of BONINGTON'S brilliant style ; and the paint- ing of the Carnival scene, of LESLIE'S pictures. What a treat to take a trip into Tuscany any time this winter, by merely visiting Lei- -cester Square
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