William Hogarth was most active in helping the Foundling Hospital during its early period. In the charter of incorporation he appears as a “Governor and Guardian.” Immediately afterwards, in 1740, he gave one of his masterpieces, the portrait of Captain Coram, founder, and within a few years the “March to Finchley,” and other pictures. In 1746 various painters were induced through his influence to present examples of their work; among them were F. Hayman, S. Scott, R. Wilson, and T. Gainsborough, and all were elected Governors excepting the last-named, then a mere lad, who, after some years’ work in London, had lately returned to Norfolk. As time went on further help of this kind was forthcoming, crowds flocked to see the paintings, and the success of such informal exhibitions prepared the way for the foundation of the Royal Academy. The building here shown was designed by Theodore Jacobsen, who came of a family long connected with the Steelyard, and whose portrait was painted by Hudson. The site of the Hospital had been part of Lamb’s Conduit Fields. Over the wall, to spectator’s left, is the burial ground of the parish of St. George the Martyr, now a public garden. By R. WILSON, R.A., 1746 (1714-1782). _Lent by the Foundling Hospital._ PLATE XXIX. 71 ST. GEORGE’S HOSPITAL. Oil picture. A circle, 21 in. in diameter. The second picture by Wilson represents St. George’s Hospital from the Green Park. Until 1733 the central part had been the suburban residence of the second Viscount Lanesborough, created an earl in 1756. It was rebuilt in 1828-29, and since then has been more than once enlarged. By R. WILSON, R.A., 1746 (1714-1782). _Lent by the Foundling Hospital._ PLATE XXX. 72 THE CHARTERHOUSE. Oil picture. A circle, 21 in. in diameter. An interesting example of Gainsborough’s early work. It is astonishing that when he presented it (in the year of his marriage) he was only nineteen, but the authorities of the Foundling Hospital have no doubt that it was given by him in 1746. The scene depicted at the Charterhouse is the “Terrace,” a paved walk resting on the arcade built with it by the Duke of Norfolk, 1565-1571, as a double ambulatory to his tennis court. The terrace overlooks (to spectator’s left) the site of the great cloister of the ancient monastery, afterwards the Duke’s garden, then the “Upper Green” or match-ground of the school, and now the Merchant Taylors’ playground. The tower with light shining on it is the chapel tower. By T. GAINSBOROUGH, R.A., 1746 (1727-1788). _Lent by the Foundling Hospital._ PLATE XXXI. 73 ALDGATE SCHOOL AND WATCH-HOUSE AND TOWER OF CHURCH. Pen and wash drawing. 10 by 9½ in.