Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-07
ART EXHIBITION AT BAPTIST FE'
MALE COLLEGE,.

On Monday and Tuesday, June 2 and .. a
large number of interested visitors attended
this exhibition at the college studio.
The exhibits of former years have been
very satisfactory to those who were permit
ted to be present, but without hesitsncy
every one united in the opinion that this year
it has exceeded them all.
This short notice will permit the mention
of only a limited number Of pieces, though
very many deserve especial comment.
The general effect produced by the arrange
ment OF the pieces upon the walls, as one en-
tered the studio, was most pleasing, ana Inc
visitor is encouraged to take the proffered
catalogue and bestoW a more than nasty look.
Passing to the right, we noticed q collec-
tiou of paintings by Miss Annie Mount1oy,
Lexington, which gave evidence of industry
and skill, as well as good taste in selection OF
subjects. No. 5, a PLAGUE, was a pretty
specimen of decoration.
Near by we found a number OF drawings
| with the card, Miss Ella Beck, Sedalia, Mo.
| These would do credit to one of far more ex-
p~erience with the pencil, and give promise OF
still higher attainments if the young lady
SQdll COuliluc 1ci I'VE OF
Sleeping" and No. II, Thoroughbred,
are finely executed. IA Humble Servant
characterized in tine donkey head, excelled in
delicacy of treatment. This piece is agem,
and, no doubt, aided largely IN giving decis-
ion to the judges in the awarding OF the high
| est honor to Miss Beck in the class Of draw
ing this year.
While examining the drawings the visitor
gave attention to numbers Of pieces done by
Miss Blanche Winter, daughter of the teach
err in this department. No. %, "lndepend-
| ence,' so we'll represented in the old German
| with his pipe, slouched hat and compliment
air. No. ~, ""rhe Elder Sister," u piece IL.
Illustrating the strength and dependence o.
two loving sisters. Beautiful sympathy
beautifully shown by q little girl of IL years
whose talent is so satisfactorily developing
under her mothers skillful direction.
Many pieces were worthy of particular
naming, but the visitor must pass OH. No
73, "Summer on Lake Zebrina,"' painting by
Miss Lutte Major, Kearney, Mo-, deserved
the interest it received, and, IN account Of 1T
merit, gave decision to the committee II
awarding the medal for oil painting to Miss
Major. This picture illustrates in quite
happy manner some noble forms of scenery
and the fair workman should feel encouraged
to press on to a fuller understanding Of ex-
preston of warmth aud completeness in ma
ture. In decoration, her PLAGUE, No. 60
"Christmas Roses" is q neat specimen.
The pretty collection by Miss Estelle Nc
Grew. Lexington, also deserves special men
ton. The Young miss has been fortunate il
her selection of subjects, and in the variet.
of style in representation. No. 81, ''Deer1
Head,' and No. 1O3, "Portrait' give evidence
of industry and neatness to . creditahle de
gree.
One eau imagine that the heart prompted
the hand in many of the delicate penciling
by which the likeness of little sister Lizzie /
Go beautifully portrayed.
The drawings of Alice Peak, Lexington
Susie Lanneau. Miss Maggie Salmon and 9th
ers were most favorably noticed by the larg'
crowd of visitors.
The little people have not been overlooked
this year, for their skill is seen in the exhibit
ton of drawings OF a table assigned to tina
purpose. Right well have they done thei
work IN class and they deserve especial no
tice, bat time farhids.
The beautiful collection of Mrs. Winter
pieces gave great satisfaction to the visitor
and her kindness in affording this opportuni
ty of seeing some OF her recent w0rk wa
highly appreciated.
Many beautiful drawings and paintings b
different pupils were sent away at Christina
as presents to friends, and are not mentione
in the art catalogue. We regret to learn tbs
one Of the most successful of the young ar
lists, Miss Mary Duncan, of Kansas City, wa
called home about two weeks ago, and takin
away her numerous pictures, they could nc
be named in the exhibition ca%talogue-th
more to be regretted, as in the teachers est
mate they possessed marked excellence.
We turn reluctantly from the pleasure tbs
might be found in mentioning the work {
each pupil, but this long list is sufficient ev
dence OF the proficient and active manage
ment of the art department in Baptist Femal
College. VISITOR.