the family, who is seated on the right, endeavouring to caress her youngest child, but the infant seems to prefer the nurse who has fostered her, and to whose embraces she turns with joy; at the same time a youth, sitting by the parent, is trying to attract the child's attention with a drum: near them is the aged grandmother looking affectionately at the passing scene. A man is entering the room with a cradle on his head. Engraved by Hubert, from a drawing.

154. Le Bénédicité. The scene represents the interior of a rustic dwelling, in which is seen the thoughtful mother of a family seated at table, on which is placed their homely repast, but previously to serving her two children, she is hearing them repeat the grace. She has a spoon in one hand and the other is extended to take an earthen pot. Engraved from a drawing by P. Laurent.

155. La Maman. A mother seated at table feeding her two boys, the eldest of whom is endeavouring to catch at the spoonful of soup intended for his brother. A cat is crouched by a table at the side, and various objects, appropriate to the place, are introduced. Engraved from a drawing by Beauvarlet.

156. La Grande Maman. An elderly woman seated with a child in her arms, which she appears to have taken from the mother, who stands by leaning on a table observing her child; an elder boy is amusing himself feeding a great dog. Engraved from a drawing by Binet.

157. La Servante congédié. A young woman bending submissively, and extending her hands in an imploring

attitude to her mistress, who, with an implacability of expression, stands before her with both hands on her hips; two children are at her side, one of whom is examining the contents of a basket. Engraved (from a drawing) by Damery.

158. A Market Woman seated, with her basket placed before her; some person appears to have attracted her attention, and she is, in consequence, looking hastily round. Engraved (from a drawing) by F. Beauvarlet.

159. Companion. A Peasant stripped in his Shirt, standing with a stick in his hand, pointing to some object on the ground. Engraved (from a drawing) by Beauvarlet.

160. La Curieuse. A young woman in a scullery, cau tiously looking in a mouse-trap, in order to view the little prisoner. Engraved (from a drawing) by Beauvarlet.

161. La Marchande de Marrons. A woman seated, occupied roasting chestnuts, and at the same time serving her juvenile customers; among a group consisting of four children, is a girl holding up her pinafore to receive her purchase, a fifth child stands behind crying. Engraved (from a drawing) by Damery and Beauvarlet.

162. La Marchande de Pommes cuites. A woman carrying a basket containing apples attached to her waist, and

surrounded by two boys and two girls, one of the former is receiving his purchase into his hat, and one of the latter holds some apples in her lap. Engraved (from a drawing) by Beauvarlet.

163. La Ramoneur. The interior of a room, the chimney of which he has just cleansed, and is now on his knees arranging his sack, his attention is directed to a little girl who stands trembling by the side of her mother, near whom is a chair with a snarling dog on it. Engraved (from a drawing) by Voyez.

164. A Young Woman having the appearance of a Grisette, standing in a front view, looking downwards. Engraved (from a drawing) by Beauvarlet.

165. Lubin.

A youth, habited in the loose garb of a peasant, standing and looking fixedly at some distant object. A rake lies at his feet. Engraved (from a drawing) by Binet.

166. Annette. A young peasant woman standing in a front view at the side of a well, holding a bunch of carrots in her apron. Engraved (from a drawing) by Binet.

167. A Young Woman, of a fair complexion, and a countenance expressive of anxiety; she is seen in nearly a profile view, having light hair, turned back on her forehead, and

bound with a blue riband, her dress is simply composed of a loose white morning gown, and a muslin scarf round her neck. This is an admirably finished picture.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 3 in.-C.

Now in the collection of E. W. Lake, Esq.

168. A Portrait of Signora Amicis, a celebrated Cantatrice. This most highly wrought picture exhibits the portrait of a beautiful young woman, with exquisitely formed features and singularly fair complexion. She is seen in a three-quarter view, having dark hair turned up on the forehead and entwined with a scarlet riband, her attire consists of a pale yellow robe, with full sleeves, tied with scarlet ribands, a muslin lace kerchief surrounds the shoulders, and a white satin bow adorns the bosom. A chef d'œuvre of the master. 2 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 8 in.-C.

Collection of John Webb, Esq.

Now in the collection of E. W. Lake, Esq.

F. A. Moiette has engraved a set of nine figures, after drawings by Greuze, representing Neapolitan and other Italian costumes.

Wiesbrod has also engraved a series of five heads from pictures by Greuze.

169. La Musique. A young lady seated playing on the guitar.

170. La Poesie. A young lady, elegantly attired, seated with her head reclining on her hand, and holding a book on her knee.

171. La Frilleuse. A young girl having a veil over her head, warming herself at a pot of embers.

172. La Fleuriste. A young woman with a basket of flowers in her lap, one of which she is raising to her face. The preceding four subjects are also engraved by F. A. Moiette.

173. Madame de la Valvende. A lady about twenty-four years of age, of a fair complexion and oval face, seen in nearly a front view. She has dark hair turned up in front, bound with a plait, and adorned with a wreath of white ornaments; her attire consists of a loose morning dress, the string of which she is attaching at the neck. This is a well-executed picture by the master.

2 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 11 in.-C. (oval.) Now in the possession of Charles Purvis, Esq.