Illustrated notes upon the pictures in the Dramatic Fine Art Gallery, 1880. (1880)
Larkins, W.G., editor, Soden, J.E., illustrator · London : The Artistic Colour-printing Company Limited · leaf 21
i6 FORBES-ROBERTSON, JOHNSTON. Mr. Robertson, who is still upon the stage, long ago wasenrolled on the list of painters, and the pictures exhibitedare well worthy of the reputation he has made as an accom-plished artist. The portraits of Miss Ellen Terry, 36. andMr. Hermann Vezin, 32, are… … 79 better in its colouring, the tone of the latter is marred bya chalkiness which is especially noticeable in a strong light.The best piece of work is undoubtedly, 79; it is entitled,Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour, but, if our information becorrect, it is a portrait of the artists father. The…
Art galleries, Commercial · Drawing, British
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