[177] [Ere we take leave of this distinguished Frenchman, let us dwell for two seconds on his autograph.
[178] There has been recently struck (I think, in 1819) a medal with the same obverse and reverse, of about the size between an English farthing and halfpenny. The statue of Henry is perhaps the MIRACLE OF ART: but it requires a microscopic glass to appreciate its wonders. Correctly speaking, probably, such efforts are not in the purest good taste. Simplicity is the soul of numismatic beauty.
[179] The Artist who struck the series of medals to commemorate the campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, from his landing in Portugal to the battle of Waterloo.
[180] [See the OPPOSITE PLATE, which represents the upper part of the Picture.]
[181] [I sent a commission for it, for a friend, at the sale of Mr. Craufurd's effects, but lost it.]
[182] [Purchased by myself: and now at Hodnet.]
[183] [This picture was purchased for the gallery at ALTHORP. There is an exquisite drawing of it by Wright, for the purpose of a stipling engraving.]
[184] It was purchased by the late King of France for 10,000 francs.
[185] [Purchased for the gallery at ALTHORP.]