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HEIRLOOMS IN MINIATURES

interesting, giving an insight into the life of
that time.*

It is a strange coincidence that Edward G.
Malbone should have been born the same year
as Robertson, 1777, at Newport, Rhode Island.
This great miniature painter lived in Charles-
ton, South Carolina, for many years, which
accounts for the numerous portraits from his
brush found there. He, however, painted in
almost all the large cities of America, and
died in 1807. The beauty of his coloring and
the perfection of his drawing satisfy our every
demand. This period stands pre-eminent for
all that is best in this branch of the art, and
we should regard the products of that earlier
time as guides, models, and inspirations in all
modern work.
Of Malbone's great friend, Charles Fraser,
words of praise should not be wanting, al-
though he cannot be compared with Malbone
in either drawing or the delicate sense of color.
Fraser painted during a long period of years,
mostly in his native State, South Carolina.
The name of Edward Miles is not so well
known as his fine, strong work deserves. He
reminds us in his treatment of George Engle-
heart, and one can but wonder if they painted
together in London, where Miles resided for a
time. He also painted in Russia, and after-
wards, in later life, in Philadelphia.
* " Letters and Papers of Andrew Robertson, A.M."
Eyre & Spottiswoode, London.
