International studio . fair prospectof the magnificent old city of Rouen spread outbefore him has inspired the artist to execute thislarge and ambitious plate. And it must be admittedwith a great measure of success. Such a themewould try the powers to the utmost of anyetcher, and Mr. McBey has come through theordeal trium|)hantly. Quui Gam/Ylla, Boulogne,shows the artists instinct for design and certaintyin placing his subject perfectly ujxin the the two plates. The , Boulogne, andTfie Seine at Rouen, the former is remarkable forits fine rendering of a sky covered with densema
International studio . fair prospectof the magnificent old city of Rouen spread outbefore him has inspired the artist to execute thislarge and ambitious plate. And it must be admittedwith a great measure of success. Such a themewould try the powers to the utmost of anyetcher, and Mr. McBey has come through theordeal trium|)hantly. Quui Gam/Ylla, Boulogne,shows the artists instinct for design and certaintyin placing his subject perfectly ujxin the the two plates. The , Boulogne, andTfie Seine at Rouen, the former is remarkable forits fine rendering of a sky covered with densemasses of shining clouds, and the play of light overhill-side, town, and river, very simply and directlydrawn on the copper: the latter, for the ctTect ofcalm afternoon li^ht on a broad river, where itssentiment is so perfectly given. All etchingsshow that Mr. McHey .idvances in his art. He hasstyle, the pictorial intention in his work alwaysstands out, and he has much freshness of obser-vation. Kkank (iiasoN. iS;. a. (J !:; =
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