The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-05
SCHOOL OF DESIGN EXHIBITION.

existence OF tins worthy ana hOurlshlng
insitution, which may well be called the
leading one of its kird in the West. Those
VINO are familiar with the previous exhibi-
tiOns will now notice decided improve
ment in all the branches of art here repre-
sentrd. 1t gives the visitor very satisfac-
tory idea OF the amount and kind of work
performed by the different classes during
the past season, and of the progress made
by the school in the development of art.
taste and talent among the young men and
women of Cincinnati.
1t is especially gratifying to observe that
the pupils of the primary department dis
play unusual proficiency, and the works
now exhibited by these beginners are justly
pronounced superior to any heretofore ex.
libited by this class. For instance, to men
ton few of the many that would really
deserve a more than passing notice, we
might in proof Of this refer to Flower
Studies" from nature. by Mrs. Clara Howe:
"Crab-apple Branch" by Miss Emma
Reilly; "Calla Lily" by Miss Andrews;
Pears" by Mrs. Cassen; Glover Study"
from nature, by Miss Helen Rose; Grasses
and Lizard, and Fern Leaf" by Miss
Emma Fisher; "Acanthus Leaf" by Miss
~ lily Rehfuss; 'taIla Lily" by Mrs.
Hodgson; Fragment of Ornament" by
Miss Laura Marin; Passion Flower" by
Miss Jennie Rose; Scroll Ornament" by
Miss Cora Black kburn, etc, etc.
One great obstacle, however, in the way
of the advantage which might result to the
school in the course of time from this
greater talent and skill thus shown by the
present class is that great ma ajority of the
members remain no more than the one, or
part of one, session. As this department
is the actual foundation OF all the Others
this desultory attendance is much to be re-
gretted.
In China and tile painting very great ad-
vancement has been made as regards both
quantity and quality of the work exhib-
tied. This department was initiated but
two years ago, and now it IS second to none
of them in any respect. The pupils are ex-
cluslveiv Young ladies, nearly all of whom
give evidence of superior talent and skill,
while their industry does them credit.
Several of them have already attained
such proficiency as to enable them to make
a speciality of this kind of painting, and
have thereby acquired remunerative pro.
fesslon. For fear of omitting other pieces
OF equal excellence, We hesitate to single
out any of them, and would rather select at
random from the elegant collection. Miss
Fanny Banks displays two Panels" neatly
done; Miss Viola Wilson, a pair of vases
elaborate III design and finish; Miss Sarah
Levy, six very pretty egg cups; Mrs. Carrie
Wood, ''Slate table top" Mrs. Bates
dozen dinner plates; Miss Grace kennett,
three cups aud saucers Miss Carrie Gedge
has six fruit plates, all appropriately and
handsomely ornamented; Miss Maggie Mel
drum, three or four butter plates. and. we
have not space for others we would like to
mention.
The improvement in wood engraving is
amply illustrated in what is to be readily
perceived-that the pupils generally have
chiseled deeper into the material-a very
important matter in this branch of art; and
the work itself is far more elaborate and
finished, taken as a whole, than even year
ago. Abundant testimony is thus presented
of an able and faithful performance of his
duties as instructor of this class on the part
of Mr.. Pitnan, and his pupils have acquit-
ted themselves in mertorious manner.
Some of the articles that attract most at
tenton are bedstead, by Miss Adelaide
Nourse; a pedestal, by Miss Lydia Smith;
a bookcase, by the school, and purchased
by Mr.. Pitman; mantelpiece, executed in
admirable style, by Miss Elenor Kemper;
hanging medical cabinet, elegantly done by
Miss Nettie Ilowy; library table, by Miss
Abby Allen; hanging cabinet, by Miss
Emma Alexander; picture frame, by Miss
Nourse; library table, by Mrs. S. NJ. Bar
rett; picture frame, by Miss Fannie Ward;
newell post, by Miss Kate Hail.
mirror frame, by Miss Carrie Phipps
In the crayon drawing department the
chief objects of attraction are compressed
in a group Of ten or twelve original life pic
lures, first among which is the "Margheriti"
by Miss Elizabeth Nourse, which is Justly
regarded as the finest picture ever execut-
ed in the school, and this can be said, too,
without disparagement to any Of herfellow
Rppils, ami it is certainly an elegant pro-
dhCrfon betraylng talent of the highest
order. Also We could name in the collec-
Caroline Lord, "Diana at the Bath" BY Mr.
Henry Sharp, ''Bacchns Playing with
Lion" by Mr.. Henry Errett "Friendless,"
a realistic piece by Mr.. Charles Kaelin;
Tired" by Mr.. Mayenberg. In studies
from nature likewise are several deserving
mention. A head by Miss Lord and copies
of the same piece by Mrs. Virginia Camp
bell, Miss Nouse and Mr.. Sharp and Mr.
Errett and others
In the Antique classes there are some
very creditable performances, such as a
"Gladiator," by Miss Carrie Lord; "Silenus
and Bacchus," by Mrs. Virginia Campbell:
'The Wrestlers," by Miss Addie Barnes;
'Venas de Medici," by Miss Flora X. Tine
'Venus de Milo" by Miss Grace Hickman
''Wrest!ers," by Miss Laura Charles; "Glad-
iator," BY Mr.. Mayenburg; Apollo" by
Mr.. Henry Meakin; ''Venus," by Alfred
Elmer; Portrait of Judge Mclean" by
Charles KOelin; Head of Ajax" by John
class. Here, as in other departments, it is
gratifying to observe that the work done by
those who attend the school only at night,
being busy during the day earning liveli-
hood at their respective employments, is
fully equal to that of the day pupils. This
is matter of encouragement to those young
men and women who may be at leisure on
ly in the evening and without the oppor-
tunity at any other time 10 avail them
selves of the advantages afforded by the
school for art study.
In Decorative Designs, the branch of art
in which taste and utility are SO happily ,
and firmly united, we are pleased to note
a sure and steady advancement No other
department offers course of instruction.
80 really useful as this one. Great praise
is due Mr.. Humphreys for the progressive
state in which the pupils of this class have
proved themselves to be by their very ex-
cellent display of designs for wall decora-
lions, panels for the interior of church,
IF dining-room, for wall paper, furniture,
and other purposes where ornament is re-
luired. OF those named as having ex-
;elled in this branch are A. r. Valentine,
John f. Gregson, Clifford o. Wood, John
Rettig and E. Schneider. These young
men intend to enter upon professional
,areer in this art with the KIN wledge and
skill acquired here in this school.
In water colors aud pen drawings are a
number of fine productions far in advance
# any previously exhibited. In the latter
Mrs. Virginia Campbell Miss Carrie Lord,
Miss Nettie Wilson, Miss Nettie Illowy,