The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-17
CINCINNATI SCHOOL OF DESIGN.
The DSspIav Of Picfsres, Wood Carving,
Etc.

natl School Of Design opened last even
ing at College Hall. This is one Of the
events that mark the progress OF Art in
this city, ana deserves the undivided at
tenrion Of our citizens.
The present collection may seem at
first view to be smaller than that Of last
year. But this we are assured Is not the
case. At least whatever 1t may lack in
number, If any, the visitor will find more
than balanced by the better quality, in
general, of the pictures.
The exhlbitlon year ago probably
contained one or two superior works un-
equaled by any shown on this occasion.
But taken as a. whole its material will
be remembered as far inferior to, that
now presented.
This fact is very creditable to Mr..
Noble and his capable assistants, afford
ing most pleasing evidence of an efficient
and satisfactory discharge of their re-
spective duties.
1t is. not our purpose, nor would 1t
scarcely be in our power, to name the
many meritorious works observed dur
ing brief visit to the hall. We will
merely endeavor to take passing view
OF some Of the most conspicuous that
come under our notice, possibly omit
ting number of others OF equal merit.
The annual prize for the best crayon
has not yet been announced, but posei-
bly, it will be awarded to- the "Gladia-
tor" by Mr.. e. G. Turner, strong and
beautifully finished picture, displaying
the skill and taste OF a true artist.
Miss Louise McLaugblin's "Apollo
Belyidere" is charcoal drawing, com.
pleted, we are told, In the shortest space
Of any similar work during the term.
Notwithstanding it's rapid execution, it
VI o. do IN mi in orc 10 nd
The"Venus de Milo" of Miss Lawson
and the one by Mr.. John Qunsmore, are
both spirited drawings.
Miss Gussie Tozer contributes the
"Wrestlers," which may lack strength
as work of art, yet is neatly executed,
and possesses, in many respects, great
excellence. i2 ';
Another "venus de Milo," by Miss
Mary HosbrOoke, has some serious de-
fects, but is, however, nicely finished,
and evinces an enviable talent on the
part Of the young artist that requires
only judicious cultivation to insure fu-
ture success. :.
Miss Laura Fay presents fine stump
cuIed, and in the one known as .Boy
with Flute" Mr.. j. O.. Anderson has ac-
quilted himself handsomely.
The above are OF the "Day Antique" {"
class. We will now speak of one or two
in the "Night Antique." t
| Mr.. Hoffman, whose trade is that of a
sign painter, displays peculiar aptness
with the crayOn in an excellent !" " enus
de Milo;' and the "Venus de Medici,"
of Mr.. F.rP. Searel is also elegantly fin
ished. Another I" Venus de Medioi," by
MIR. W. r. Palen, is very we'll done.
1 There are other very creditahle draw.
i tings under this head exhibited, but we
lAaYe not the space to enulnerate further.
We would now notice d few Of those
exhibited by the "Flat" class. "Re-
pose" Is the title Of cine by Mr.. Ed. Ed
5chowerer, that is peculiarly pleasing in
its graceful outline and finish.
Miss Kate Gordon has ventured a
'.Torso" and an sAriane," and rendered
both Of them elegant performances.
Miss Taylor's BLACKSMITH" is skillfully
drawn and altogether very pretty pic
ture. Miss Bernadine Rapp has like
wise been very successful in her est.
Michael"
Miss Alice Cooper has done remarka.
bly, well in one called the Virgin oi
Lilies," which gives evidence Of COM
bined care and skill. A "Head Of BY.
ron" is neatly done by Miss Anna Laws
and the "Winnower," by Miss Hoffman,
and "October," by Miss Nettie Wilson;
one entitled the "W Weeping Saint" by
Miss Louisa Anderson; and "Boy with
Ihorn," by Miss Lizzie Humble; and
"Boy and Goose" by Mr.. Charles Elliot
are all well wrought and attractive ari
essays.
Besides these there are other young
ladies, especially, who have also ac'
quilted themselves admirably, and nota.
bly, among them appear the names o.
| Miss Shaeffer. with The .Flower Girl; =,
Miss Ella Leslie, an "Antique Head;'
Miss Lizzie Nurse, q "St. George =" III ISIS
Alice Allen, sDanae;" and there are
several more to whom full measure OF
praise is due, though it is not in oui
power to award it at present.
There are some heads and nude figures
Exhibited by the "Life Glass;" which,
however, is not fully established as yet
having no regular teacher, and their eff.
forts are rather crude and imperfect.
Another branch OF art, that OF ssorig.
inal designs" has been introduced into
| the school during this past term. Among
those who have therein shown decided
talent, we might name Mr.. Il. B. John.
SON, whose taste is developed in mum.
ber OF handsome business labels; Mr.. e.
Ct. Turner, who presents very neat
center and border for fresco; MIR. John
Rittig, border for wainscoating; Mr.. ST.
Lockwood, an Illuminated motto; Mr.,
Turner, design for church carpet; Miss
Essie DeCamp, a beautiful gothic panel.
These designs are in each instance en-.
tirely original, being the students own
| conception, and the work is all done in
the school, under the direction OF Mr.W.
II. Humphreys.
In the wood carving department, un-
der the able superintendent of Mir.
Benn Pitman, we find various new fea-
ures. Painting on slate is branch of
art lately commenced. A splendid speci-
men OF this is exhibited in carved Gen.
ter table, the top of which is thus
adorned with remarkable grace and
skill by Mrs. Holabird. The display of
china and tile painting is without doubt
the most elegant work Of the kind ever
seen in this country. A large portion OF
1t was executed by Miss Louisa Nc
Laughlin and Mrs. e. G. Leonard.
Working in metal, such as electrotyping
and plating, has also been added, and
the undertaking has proved success.
Tbs art of wood carving itself has
been carried to q higher, degree Of perfec-
-tion during the year, when $50 separate
pieces were produced-each OF different
and original design. The articles made
are generally larger than formerly, and
OF description combining utility and
ornament. Their value would represent
a sum far in advance of the expense in