This work is a desideratum, which more expensive publications have
not supplied to persons of moderate income. The strangely wild and beautiful scenery of Eastern countries, and the picturesque and splendid Specimens of Indian architecture combine to produce a fruitful supply Of striking and original views ; and the interest which almost every Eu- ropean feels, in some degree, in all that relates to India, will render the work popular and acceptable. The sketches of Captain ELLIOT have been put into shape, and received the added effects of art from the hands of the best artists; amongst whom are the names of PROUT, STANFIELD, COTMAN, CATTEHMOLE, COX, &c.; and they are to be engraved by GOODALL, WALLIS, BRANDARD, COOKE, WOOL- ZTOTH, MILLER, &c. The work is of a size and got up in a style to correspond with Colonel BATTY'S Cities and European Scenery, BROCK- XDON'S Alps, &e. ; and judging from the specimen which the first num- ber affords, will be well worthy of the companionship. The views in this number are the following. I. The Tomb of Humacoon, in the midst of the ruins of old Delhi ; a scene of magnificent desolation. Domes, minarets, and towers, rise into the air from ruined walls ; the palace- like tomb being the proudest and only perfect monument in the scene. The plate is well engraved by MILLER, from a drawing by PURSER. 2. The Taj Mahal, at Agra, is a most beautiful draw. ing by Pnour, engraved with feeling and effect by Wattas. This cemetery is a splendid specimen of oriental architecture, and one of the finest remains of Hindoo magnificence. It is entirely of white marble, relieved with inlayings of red and black ; and it rises in all the grandeur of cupolas and terraces beside the banks of a river, its sepulchral gleam of whiteness contrasting with the deep blue of the sky and the cool green of the cypress trees. The tranquil so- lemnity of the scene is aided by the placid surface of the river in which the marble purity of the edifice is reflected, and by the water-carrier filling his jars in the stream. The repose of beauty and magnificence is expressed with great truth in this delightful picture. 3. The view from the sea of Tiger Island, near Canton, is one of STANFIELD'S spirited marine views, and forms a striking contrast to the foregoing plate. The effects of sea and sky are given with all the vigorous truth of his pencil ; and a lumbering Chinese war junk, with her cane sails, becomes in his hands not only picturesque, but imposing. The plate is full of life and Interest, and is extremely well engraved by E. GOODALL. Indeed, these two last plates are perfect specimens of art as regards both the artists and engravers ; and if the work continues in the same style, it will surpass in excellence those of a similar class that have gone before.
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