GLASS ETCHING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1948, 22 May 1880, Page 3

GLASS ETCHING.

There is now on view at the establishment of Matheson Bros., Cashel street, two specimens of glass etching, which, from an artistic point of view are perfect gems. They are the work of Mr Milne, the etcher of the firm, and will well repay a visit. The subjects chosen are a mail coach of the olden times, and a sketch of timber-drawing in Picardy. Though both are of rare excellence, the latter for finish of minute details and general completeness stands out in bold relief. The horses struggling at tho close of a winter's day with a load of timber, the straining muscles and the varied positions are most strikingly depicted, and Jwith a faithfulness whioh would have been considered almost impossible. So excellent is the work that a close inspection reveals even more artistic effects than are at first noticeable. The old mail coach, with its many-coated driver, smart guard and cheery-looking outside passengers is also most faithfully reproduced. Altogether these works of art are certainly unique in their way, and will no doubt attract a great deal of attention at the Melbourne Exhibition, for which they are intended.