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THE PICTURES AT THE EDINBURGH PHOTO GRAPHIC EXHIBITION.—IV. Class V.—Portraits Above 10 by 12 inches, in Sets of Six Direct Prints. In this class are some of the most prominent pictures in the Exhibition ; many are on 20 inch and larger plates. They comprise large groups, and single figures from full- length to life-size busts. Of the fifty-four exhibits, all are in platinum save six, and two of the latter are on plain paper platinum toned. William Crooke’s works are quite a feature of the Exhibition. They have fortunately been almost all grouped together, and, as they are quaintly framed in old-fashioned black moulding with antique gilt slip, and only a narrow white border with a thread line is seen outside the platinum print, they closely resemble in effect a number of old- fashioned engravings. These are most characteristic portraits of notables in the legal world, in wig and gown. In many cases Mr. Crooke has been most happy in securing a pose that specially individualises the subject. Besides these, Mr. Crooke exhibits a life-size bust of M. Paderewski, from a plate that must have measured at least twenty-six inches. Some might think this under-exposed, but it is bold and striking. Marshall Wane shows good work. No. 460a is an effective twenty-inch bust, well lighted and posed, brilliant yet soft; No. 462 is a three-quarter length of a child in a rakish hat, rich in colour; No. 465, on a plate not less than twenty-four inches, is a soft and delicate bust; No. 604 is a three-quarter length of a lady, some- w' at low in tone, but quite in keeping with the subject, natural and unconventional in treatment. Messrs. Wane and Allan exhibit several full-length subjects noticeable for their rendering of flesh-tint ; No. 401 is a pleasantly posed child, rich in colour; others by the same firm with similar qualities are somewhat formal in pose. Alexander Ayton, jun., sends a number of finely- lighted figures. No. 898, representing two children coming down some steps, is specially bright, happy, and natural. No. 414 is a bust of an elderly gentleman, show ing fine flesh texture. Wm. Warneuke shows a remarkable set of character studies of large size, among which ‘ 1 Portia ” is notable for its simplicity of pose, “Herman Vezin” particularly striking for its strength, and “ Desdemona ” for softness and delicacy. In all his work there is a fine harmony between the lighting, pose, and expression. John Moffat, in No. 595, exhibits a good profile bust very tenderly treated ; No. 621 is also a capital bust full of flesh-tone, and No. 451 is a beautiful boy natural in pose. Wm. J. Kilpatrick has a very pleasing picture of a child in its night-dress going upstairs with a candle, entitled “ Good Night.” R. R. Russell shows a natural and well-composed group of two young ladies at a piano. R. Slingsby again exhibits some of his remarkable flash light work, notable for breadth of illumination. J. Martin shows a brilliant print of a young lady in white drapery. Other exhibitors in this class do not call for particular comment. XL Y. Z. THE AWARDS AT THE EDINBURGH PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. Annexed is note of Awards by the Jurors at the Edinburgh Photographic Exhibition, forwarded by Mr. J. Barclay, hon. secretary, Do. 2.— 3 .—Portraits ... Window & Grove, London (241, 288) William Crooke, Edinburgh (368, 379, 380) Marshall Wane, Edinburgh (410, 440, J. H. Hogg, Kendal (376) ... 6 .—Figures ... No Awards. (Nor e considered of sufficient merit.) A. Diston, Leven (909) 12 .—Landscape ... J. K. Taj lor, Buxton (1031) J. H. Forbes, Edinburgh (200) ... J. G Patterson, Eskbank (185) No Awards. (The Jurors unable to select one as distinctly outstanding.) J. E. Austin, Detling (579) B. Kidston, Stirling (394) 15 .—Prize Pictures 16 .—Lantern Slides 17 .— Reproductions T.G. Whaite (491) ... Wm. Hume, Edinburgh James Dore, Sandown (1075) James Patrick, Edinburgh (804) ... William Crooke, Edinburgh (390) ... J. G. Tunny & Co., Edinburgh (55) 18 .—Vitreous Enamels 19 .—Photo-mechan. Prints. 20 .—Enlargement3 21.—Apparatus . Geo. W. Wilson & Co., Aberdeen (1076) . Autotype Co., London (899, &c.) ... Lyd. Sawyer, Newcastle (335) Charles Reid, Wishaw (598)... William Mitchell, Dalkeith (492) ... Marshall Wane, Edinburgh (458) Alexr. Ayton, jun., Edinburgh (386, 387) ... J. G. Tunny & Co., Edinburgh (699, 713) ... W. Mitchell, Dalkeith (165) Major Redon, Glencarse (192) HONOURABLE Mention. J. P. Gibson, Hexham (226, 230) G. Bruce, Duns. (532) Class. 1 .—Landscape 460a, 462, 465, 604) Alexr. Ayton, jun., Edinburgh ... R. S. Webster, Edinburgh (659) . Ralph W. Robinson, Redhill (789) Bronze Medal. C. Digby Jones, Edinburgh (529) J. P. Gibson, Hexham (179) Silver Medal. .. Richard Keene, Derby (681) ,.. F. Boissonnas, Geneva (708) H. P. Robinson, Tunbridge Wells (631) J. Moffat, Edinburgh (479) J. Livingstone, jun., Edinburgh (190) ... Dr. Stewart, Edinburgh (143) T. D. Duncan, Glasgow (238) H. P. Robinson, Tunbridge Wells (64) ... Autotype Co., London (883) Walter L. Colls, London (833) James C. H. Balmain, Edinburgh (874) ... W. J. Annan & Son, Glasgow (886) F. H. Worsley-Beni son (189) G Mason & Co., Glasgow (Studio Camera stand) W. Wray, London (Lenses) ... J. M. Turnbull, Edinburgh (Hand-camera and Film Carriers) The Jurors have not been able to select any one picture of such prominent merit as to justify their recommending it for the Society’s Gold Medal. 7 .—Combination Printing 8 .—Genre 9 .—Instantaneous ... 10 .—Architecture, &c. 11 .—Scientific J. Terras, Markinch (288) Lyd. Sawyer, Newcastle (325) Richard Keene, Derby A. Pringle, Bexley Heath (71a) C. Piazzi Smyth, .LL.D., Clova (84c) Gambier Bolton, F.Z.S., London (85) 13 .— Do. 14 .— Do. 4.— Do. 5 .— Do.