The Wilmingtonian., 1884-12-27

in this locality. 1t is fact that in no Other
4 spast oeasis country can there be found j
city of similar advantages with Wilmington
where art efforts are less encouraged OF
patronized. 1t is the hardest uphill work.
In consideration IF these facts, that MIR.
IIammitt has been able to accomplish what
efforts deserve the warmest conmcudat on
and unhesitating recognition.
The studio presented very fine appear
ance last evening. The rooms were well
filed with visitors, pictures of all kinds, in
color and in black and white covered the
walls. AS rule there is an evident i'm
provement on last years work, and quite a
number of tie cauvases arc quite creditable.
Many of them are entirely original. There
are sketches in color from places in the
neighborhood aud, though the Brandy wine
is somewhat oft repeated subject of our
local painters brushes, still the fact of many
| of these sketches being the individual work
of Mr.. Hammtts pupils reflects great credit
upon his efforts in getting them to do work
entirely their own.
The sketches referred to comprise large
share of what may legilimately considered
the best artistic work on the walls
The great majority of the pictures are
new. Among the more ambitious canvases
hat catch the eye are No. 80 "Amb ,rina,"
still-life, by Miss Minnie Allott. Subdued
color and tie entire absence of gaudy or
brilliant tones make this picture a very
creditable piece of work, the selection of
| throughout Too much cannot be said of
its fidelity to drawing and color. No. 13,
Herring Rock on the Shelpot," by Miss
Hs---r s---s- 49, . - '=--.i = :
| iumediately inspires one with belief in
the artists power, but evidently the picture
has been somewhat hurriedly handled, the
water and foreground lacking finish. No.
1G, a study in still-lifc, by E. j. Rogers, is a
carefully executed and thoroughly artistic
piece of work. No. 81, "Ready for Tea,'
by tho same artist, will be more highly
priced than the last, Mr.. Rogers has shown
here his ability to produce those half-tones
which only faithful study of nature will
reveal to the eye, but which, at the same
time are indispensable to true rederiung Of
the subject. The picture is in low subdued
key-tho whole has very rich effect. No.
80, "Caught," by Miss Sallie NJ. Kline is not
exceeded in successful drawing or color by
anything in this exhibition; the subject is
simple, but purity of tone and realistic
drawing and color evidence true art feel
ing. No. 67, ''The Turnstile," Miss Josie
B. Fogg, a black and white sketch, is wei
worth notice as an instance of bold land
scape sketching. No. %, sketch o
Brandywine Falls, Mrs. Coke, is remarkabl!
good 1t is like the last mentioned sketch
free from studio work and finish, and show
good handling and color. No. 6S, "Squir
rel" Frank r. Hammitt, has deservedl
attracted attention, the general effect
truthful to nature the fur texture being ex
trcmely well rendered. No. 3, "a Cattl
Scene" by E. ]. Rogers, gives promise 9
good future results in this direction. Nos. I
and "A, ''The Miller's Home" and "Brand.
wine near DuPont's," by Mrs. Coke, sho'
specially in the latter canvas, promise {
ability in foliage drawing and color N,
81, "On the Delaware" by E. j. II ger
reveals new style of landscape teatmel
i, by this artist, and successful one. In N
"a, "Dingman's Ferry, by the same. No
81 and SO, ''Reverie,' and "Emanon," tv
companion placques by Miss Minnie Allo
the subjects are heads, in middle al
coffure the rich costume Of which is W.
rendered; the faces are admirably flnshe
No. 90, with the odd title, "The Red Ear
a still life by Miss Josie Fogg is high
!, credlable study from life. Miss Fogg h
: faithfully retained truthful color, this, CO.
=. bined with vigorous drawing gives streng
=. and value to a really good canvas. No.
=. "Lovers Walk" a sylvan scene, by NJ
Kate Evane is another praiseworlhy canv
l., No. 20, "Willows on the Shellpot," F." by NJ
=, Talmi, possess points of real artistic val
W. But it is pity that there should be 81
It's. evidence of notwithstanding feeling
hat stiffness in the shadow masses and the br
o". of the stream, thus interfering with the
suit of what is otherwise a very good pal
ing. No. A. "Roses, by Miss A. NJ. Sm
deserves commendable notice. No. A.
era similar subject by Miss Emily Shaw
81" gains merited praise.
non Several large subjects in black and W
lns. might be criticised perhaps as being so