Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-06-22

| ing one OF tne HlOst ethpofaeo Piee".Se as
detail aud finish that he has undertaken
in Los Angeles, and even in the ground.
work the impression OF a great portrait
is given, suggesting q picture admirably
painted, full Of life, true in color, deli.
cate in execution, yet withal simple and
strong. The portrait Is that Of Mrs. X.
s. Baker and represents the subject
standing beside q richly carved chair.
A magnificent point lace shawl Of rare
value is thrown gracefully around the
shoulders over q rich velvet dress. The
artist was detailing the tracery work OF
this shawl, q most difficult task, not
often attempted by the Hnished
masters. Each tiny thread of the pat
tern was plainly visible and the values
of light and shade were portrayed
with remarkable exsctitude. Indeed
the original shawl II placed around the
figure on the canvas could scarcely sug-
pest more reality. Mr.. jerks has al
ready worked several days on this
shawl. and when finished 1t will be q
triumph in art, the technique OF which
cannot be surpassed by any living artist
in the United States at the present
time. The modelling of the entire pic
ture has been minutely studied and when
complete it will be distinguished, sin
cere and charming portrait. There Is
grace about the hands and arms natural
to life, while the formation OF the head
aud face is truthfully and boldly rem
dered. The well.rounded neck and deli
| cate mould Of the facial expression is
after the manner OF the great Spanish
masters, II may be said to be an adj
mirable painting, full of life, true in
color and exquisitely placed upon the
canvas.
Mr.. jerks paused in his work for
few moments so show the reporter
full length portrait of the late Mrs.
Richard Garvey in . massive frame.
The original is attired in her bridal
costume and stands in o gothic church
beside the altar with half.open book
in her hand. The brilliant lights and
subdued shadows of the satin dress
cause the folds TO stand out from the
canvas as if placed there by other means
than the subtle modelling OF great
painter. This picture is work OF very
great ability, full OF technical skill,
and exemplifies the we'll known
| attention given to details by Mr.. j enks in
all his pictures. This is grand picture,
and wherever it may hang in future
years it will never fail to arrest the eye
by its simplicity and charm, the mind
by the purity of its tone, and the sure
ness and directness of its execution.
Another large picture approaching
completion is that OF Mrs. G. Wiley
Wells, which is noticeable for its orjgi.
uality of conception and the beautiful
drawing displayed. The lady wears
pair OF pebble glasses, though which
the eyes are distinctly visible, not
| 1.-THE of their natural expression being
obliterated by the glass, SO cunningly
| portrayed that it sparkles and even radi-
ates the yariegated colors often notice
able in sunlight. In this picture
| Mr.. jerks has given all the refinement
| of the sitter without any loss OF strength
and vigor in the technique. In fact,
among all the pictures that adorn the
walls of his studio, each one seems to be
known to the observer, and has its own
individuality, and one iuvountarily ex.
claims, "What q good likeness that
must be-"
One of the most delightful efforts OF
Mr.. jerks is a portrait OF Miss Mary
Banning. There is simple charm, IA
rare sweetness and fascination in this
portrait, truly refreshing. The sub
Ject wears closely fitting birds.eye
blue satin waste, u IL Mary Queen
of Scots, the collar and plating
in front being bright pink satin with
au edging OF delicate point lace at the
II, ok, almost hiding from view string
OF pearls tightly placed around the
throat. The face is purely of American
,t.la taaa
lures uniform 10 perfection never cease
to evoke spontaneous admiration. The
petite mouth is one OF the finest poi nts
of the picture timely wrought, with an
expression OF merriment and joyous life.
The artist is not content with the mere
visb form OF his sitter but seeks the
peculiar characteristics of his subject, her
mind and her temperament as well rs
i ar manner.
Delaoroix says that portraiture is the
most difficult thing in art, yet Mr.. jerks
has conquered the most difficult phases
aud made them subservent to his talent
The picture of Miss Banning is really
worth u visit to tue studio. 1t is gem
| of art and the softness and freshness OF
line and color are very attractive. 1t ID
full of simple grace and painted with
conscientious skill, and like all his por.
traits has that rare quality, distinc ion.
There are twenty different pictures in
the studio Of distinguished citizens,
each one an ideal of art and correct por.
traiiure OF the individual. In every one
is noticed that purity and strength OF
color which characterizes his emf.
nent master. His pictures appear
to be painted with unerring
instinct, OF good drawing and careful
discrimination of values. He is always
vigorous aud truthful, realistic and ex.
cellent in composition, aud his work be-
speaks him remarkable painter who
may be praised without Limitation. Of
the many portraits painted by Mr.. jerks
all have given him unstinted praise and
expressed delight with their pictures.
Aside from the large number Of orders
on hand, Mr.. jerks has painted por.
traits within the last few months Of the
following well known residents of Los
Angeles and vicinity: Mayor Spence,
Judge Brunson and wife, w. d. Ste
phenson, s. C. Hubbell, s, Bryson, J..
ii. Seymour, X. Nadeau, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. w. Wells, Mrs. ID. G. Ste
phens, Mr.. ana Mrs. Judge Cheney. Mrs.
Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Baldwin,
child of Mr. Hellman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Judson, Mr., Unruhs son, Mrs. Playter,
Judge Bronson and Judge Cheney for
the court room, father and mother
of o. w. Childs, G. w. Peachey, Mrs.
White, Mr.. and Mrs. Rutan, Mr.. Bick.
nell, Miss Banning, Mrs. Budlong,
Mr.. Hollenbeck, Dick Schieffelin, Mr..
Ed. Durham, Doctor Griffith, Mr.. W. H.
Perry, Mrs Littleboy, Mr.. Ed. Scheiffe-
lin, Mr.. and Mrs. Judson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gard, Mr.. and Mrs. Guirado,
Mrs. Schieffelin; the mother of Mr..
Schieffelin; General Banning. Mr.. Bout
well. Mr.. and Mrs. Shoemaker, Mr..
Green, Of Pasadena; Mr.. and Mrs. Sin
sabaagh, Doctor Cochran, Mr. and Mrs.
Lambie, Mrs. Garvey, child of Mr..
Halstead, of Wilmington; Mrs. Baker,
Mrs. Gallup, daughter of Mr.. Sinsa.
baugh.
Mr.. jerks will soon commence fine
picture Of Mrs. o. w. Childs and sew.
eral other ladies Of Los Angeles. 1t
would be well for all persons desiring to
secure family portrait from the ma 4ter
hand OF Mr.. jerks to call Immediately at
his studio in the Baker Block aud make
an appointment for sitting.