NELSON.
We have had an opportunity of seeing, at the studio of the artist Mr. Lucy, a picture of Nelson in his cabin in the Victory on the morning of the battle of Trafalgar, which it is intended to engrave as a subject of national interest. The composition consists of the single figure of Nelson, life-sized, seated in a collected attitude of reflection. His last letter lies open on the table before him, with his telescope, cocked-hat, and other objects, beside which is placed upright his admiral's sword. The face has been evidently studied with great care and closeness from the most authentic portraits, and is successful in rendering, under an aspect of re- pose, that expression of intrepid chivalrous valour combined with sensi- tiveness so conspicuous in all its traits, and especially in the mouth. The costume and accessories are strictly accurate, and are painted with an effortless mastery which we have before had occasion to notice in Mr. Lucy ; indeed, in this respect, the present may be deemed his best work. The cabin background, with the glimpse of sky through its window, is both simple and original in effect. Altogether, this is certainly one of the best English pictures of its class.
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