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 part of Europe. The distinguished success which crowned the labours of this extraordinary man in the promotion of engraving served only to excite liira to further projects for the advancement of the arts ; and he formed an extensive and liberal plan for the encouragement of painting in his prodigious undertaking — the illustration of Shakespeare, with engravings from pictures painted by the most eminent English artists. It is said to have been Boydell's intention to have bequeathed the Shake- speare Gallery of Paintings to the public, but the disastrous consequences of the French Revolution, which operated very prejudicially to his extensive concerns, made it necessary for him to apply to Parliament to dispose of it by lottery. His applica- tion was acceded to. In 1774 he was elected alderman of his ward, and in 1791 served the ofiSce of lord mayor with great distinction. Boydell lived to the advanced age of 86, respected by all who knew him. He died in 1804.

The extent of Boydell's labours may be esti- mated from the fact that he issued 4432 plates, which were published in forty-eight folio volumes, of which twenty-six volumes were occupied with the English school, fourteen with the Italian, six with the Dutch and Flemish, and two with the French school.

BOYDELL, JosiAH, who wag born at Stanton, in Shropshire, in 1750, was nephew of John Boydell. He painted a few pictures for the edition of Shake- speare published by his uncle, which were fairly well executed. He also exhibited portraits and other works at the Academy from 1772 to 1779. He was an alderman of London, and Master of the Stationers' Company. He died at Halliford in 1817.

BOYER, Jean Baptists, Marquis d'Aguilles, a French nobleman, was born at Aix, in Pro- vence, in 1650, and was procurator-general of the parliament of that town. His love of the arts led him into an intimacy with the principal artists of his time, particularly with Puget, the celebrated sculptor, with whom he went to Italy, and formed a large collection of pictures, sculpture, &c., of which he published the prints in two volumes ; six of the plates were engraved by himself. He also amused himself with painting, for which he is said to have had an excellent taste. He died at Aix in 1709. Some of his plates are executed with tlie graver, the others scraped in mezzotint. Among others we have by him:

The Marriage of St. Catharine ; after Andrea del Sarto ; with the graver. Two figures of Christ ; on one plate ; the same. Two Landscapes ; after Brecourt ; the same. St. John the Baptist ; after Manfredi ; mezzotint. Bust of a Man ; the same,

BOYNE, John, born in the County Down about 1750, is known as a water-colour painter of some repute. He was apprenticed to Byrne, the landscape •engraver, but it is said led a wild kind of life. He died in 1810. A drawing by him, 'A Meeting of Connoisseurs,' is in the South Kensington Museum.

BOYS, Andre. See Bouys.

BOYS. H. DU. See Dn Boys.

BOYVIN, Rene. See Boivis.

BOZAUS. See Woeiriot.

BOZE, Joseph, a French portrait and miniature painter, was born at Lea Martigues (Bouches-du- Rlione) about 1746. He painted the portraits of Louis XVI. and Marie Antoinette, and, being d.-voted to the court and the royal family, narrowly escaped the guillotine. He was thrown into prison, but the fall of Robespierre set him at liberty, and he came to England, where he remained until the restoration. He died in Paris in 1826. His ovra portrait is among his drawings in the Louvre.

BOZZATO, II. See Ponchixo.

BRABANT, Henri BELLECHOSE de. See Bellechose.

BRACCIOLI, Giovanni Francesco, who was born at Ferrara in 1698, was first a scholar of Giacomo Parolini, but afterwards went to Bologna, and studied under Giuseppe Crespi. On his return to Ferrara he was employed in painting for some of the churches and convents. In the oratory of the Theatines.is an altar-piece by tliis master, repre- senting 'The Annunciation;' and in the church of St. Catharine there are two pictures, one 'The Flagellation,' and the other ' Christ crowned with Thorns.' According to Barotti, these are his best works. He died at Ferrara in 1762.

BRACELLI, Giovanni Battista, an Italian painter and engraver, was born at Genoa about 1584. He was a scholar of Giovanni Battista Paggi, and painted historical pictures in the style of his master. He engraved the plates for an architectural work published at Rome by Giacomo Borozzio. They are executed in a neat, stiff style. He died young, in 1609.

BRACQUET, Philippe, a French historical painter, was born at Douai at the commencement of the 16th century. He was an artist of merit, and worked at Valenciennes in 1558.

BRADEL, P. Jean Baptists, a French draughts- man and engraver, was born in Paris about 1750. He was chiefly employed in engraving portraits, which are neatly executed, and which include the following plates:

Pope Benedict XIV. Pope Clement XIV. Madame Louise, of France. Louis Francois Gabriel de la Motte, Bishop of Amiens. General Paoli. Prosper Jean de Crebillon. Jean Bart, Admiral. The Chevalier d'Eon. An allegorical subject ; inscribed Trinus et utiua. A Boy playing on the Tambour de Basque.

BRADLEY, William, was born at Manchester in 1801. Left an orphan when only three years of age, he commenced life as an errand boy, but his innate taste for drawing prevailed over all impediments, and at sixteen years of age he began practice as an artist, taking portraits at one shilling each, and advertising himself as " portrait, miniature, and animal painter, and teacher of drawing." He had a few lessons himself from Mather Brown, then in high repute at Manchester ; and at the age of twenty-one went to London, where he was for- tunate enough to obtain an introduction to Sir Thomas Lawrence, who gave him encouragement. After remaining some years in the metropolis, in the course of which time he paid occasional visits to Manchester, he finally, in 1847, settled down in the latter town ; where, as in London, he enjoyed a large share of patronage. Amongst the portraits painted by him are those of Lords Beresford, Sandon, Denbigh, Bagot, and Ellesmere ; Sir E. Kerrison, John Glad.stone, B. Heywood, James Emerson Tennent ; Col. Currieton, C. B., Col. Anderton, the lit. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, Sheridan Knowles, W. C. Macready, &c. As an artist Bradley undoubtedly possessed high talent. His heads are remarkable for skilful drawing, and he