The record-union., 1894-09-11

1heTe Is anotner piece by the same artist,
545, Roses" that presents to us the
all her art work.
Mrs. NJ. +. Lyons has a variety of art
works which are of far more than ordi-
nary merit; faithfulness, pains taking
and intelligent understanding are indi-
Gated upon her canvases. We note espe-
clally her ''Pomegranates" S06. four
tropical scenes, 2l2 TO 2l5, and another,
Z4o, that are expressiyely delicate and
handled well: 236, I'm the Tropics; I'D,
The Lake.; 22I, 'View on the Sacra-
mento River" a canvas of much strength
and flne in tone, perhaps the best Of her
landscapes; fruit study. 254; tropical
view, with excellent atmospheric effects
worked out, in 25S, and 259 she gives us
charming landscape.
Mrs. a. G. Herrick. besides a general
display of china painting, and painting
glass, boiling cloth, mating, ETC., which
includes some superior work, and some
effects on Royal Worcester and Doulton
ware that are notable, has in the Art Gal
lery proper "Lilacs" 227, "Plums' 229,
that are neat and without being notably
superior. Her baby Blue Eyes" 2S2,
however, is an example of excellence in
flower painting of which she NAV be
proud, since there Is delicacy of touch
and hnlsn that are distinguishing. Her
grapes, Z9O, are very good, ana also
.ChrySanthemums," 306; and a land
scape with barn in prominence are
strong. we cannot commend her En-
campment," 339, as a finished work. The
evidences OF haste are patent. and also of
an Ill chosen point of view. The picture
testlfes To the capacity TO do greatly bet
ter, and hence the criticism we make is
the more justified.
Mary a. Lewis of the Sacramento
! School of Design has notably large coli
{ n Af s4IA al don on
haste or impatience, but in the main tes-
tify TO fine ability and native capacity of
an excellent order. We note as especially
worthy of attention cattle piece, ZS6: a
landscape, 'Riverside Road" 296, as
strong finished and witnessing to vgor
of treatment that is virtue. Her }0l, q
landscape, Near treeport," falls but lit
tie below 296 and suggests that Miss
Lewis will find her best development in
the study OF nature in gentle moods. No.
302, River Bank Scene" confirms this
! judgment. Five landscapes, from }44 to
34S, are OF like character, good in draw
ing and better in color ana foliage effects.
We can not think, however, that Miss
Lewis can be advised to continue border
work on her pictures-it is not worthy OF
her and detracts from the interest her
skill awakens. \ good canvas never
needs border work and will rarely bear
it without harm. No. $50 IS a "quick"
portrait by Miss Lewis, finished at one
sitting. In view OF that fact a really sur
prising work, but in line with a practice
not advisable. Her 'Encampment," rs,
Is a creditable effort.
Henry Raschen, in IS and 70, gives us
two views ''In the Woods" and are
among the better examples OF his skill,
which has frequently had full recognition
in these columns.
Josephine Bayley's, pa, Duchess roses
iC HONar StHGU IN 20 ti,,s
taste, and in 1872 Landscape, she has given
us fresh landscape that is full OF vigor.
IL her foreground is a shade OF green not
often met with, her sky effect condones
for any demerit in the picture.
| Yelland's Point Hobos." liz; Stanton's
| Sheep Herder," l23; Yeiland's Even
! ing" l27, and CadenasSo's - landscape -
! 1I0, or rather his garden scene, are all
works by artists whose pictures give
character 10 the gallery OF California
paintings. Partington's portrait OF
| Bierce, ia, is a striking work-a superior
example OF strong portraiture.
Joullin's ''Sand Dunes" lI5, is one OF
! the best works of that accomplished
artist. The subject is a difficult one, be-
ing devoid of variety and life, but Joul-
| lin has invested it with an interest only
few could awaken in such a subject.
| Elizabeth Strong in Isl, Setter Dog"
and l32. Morning" with dogs in the
foreground, has presented what we deem
work OF exceeding merit Both are
worth close examination for the land
scape effect and the animal figure work.
! into which she has thrown life and ac-
! ton admirably. Latimer's l35, Land
! scape," deserves critical attention, both
/ for its fine foliage and its excellence in
! perspective; IL is a decidedly superior
work. Partington's portrait of joaquin
/ Miller, the poet, l45, is less strong than is
] his M Riarnn of ~ will l.
with the better order of pOrtraiture, and
| speaks emphatically of the genius of the
| artist.
Louise NJ. Carpenters Grapes" I4O, is
| one OF. the strongest fruit pieces we have
ever seen in State Fair Exhibition, and
this with some OF Deakin's fine work in
mind. W. +. Jackson, instructor of the
Sacramento School of Design, has one of
! his best works in 1S3, Trout Stream in
| the Sierras." There is no artist more
| familiar with Sierra scenery or in closer
communion with its grandeur and its
beauty than Jackson, and there are but
| few who convey as vividly an idea OF the
scenic glories Of our chief mountain
range. His l83 is an admirable work
faultless in drawing, and i'll color and de-
tail finished work that tells the story of
the artists refinement, faithfulness and
fine perception.
"A Study of Cocoanuts" (242) is one of
the best still-iife pieces in the gallery. 1t
| is by Miss Callie e, Vivian, a medalist of
now an art teacher. Besides several por-
traits and fanciful studies, her "Pine
| Sketch 1868, "Violetsn (32l), study OF a
| Sl1ulr' (324), and "The Clark Ruin'' (335)
do her great credit and reveal the native
| genius.
La France Roses" (25Ol, "Chrysanthe-
mum \ ard" (27l) and "Clematis" (299) by
(iarFIn r., 1urrail ara bx-a
teur of degree OF skill most worthy OF
commentator. The last named piece is
especially successful, and study in
flowers of fine taste and delicate execu-
ton. 1t Is greatly TO be regretted that
Mrs. Jennie w. Huber's 'Mt. Shasta'
| ESQ is hung so high as to put it beyond
much attention, though it is a work
| worthy of a choice place. 1t is vigorous
! in effect, strongly drawn, and altogether
creditable work that might well pass
out of the amateur class. "a Study in
! Grapes" (3l2), by the same artist, is very
! good and tesufies to versatility Of talent.
"a iter Shower 1889 is a more than
/ clever work by Mrs. Huber.
/ Miss Blanch, Sacramento School OF
Design medalist, has some excellent
work in this exposition. Notable is her
still life t3IS), homely subject, but one
that is invested by her with Interest,
nevertheless; her LA France Roses
| (322) constitute a very beautiful study,
rich in color and easy and graceful in
drawing; her study of Apples" l256l is a
capital fruit piece, and her Study of an
Old Woman" reveals capacity for por-
traiture and figure work of no common
order.
GOVERNORS DAY.
| The State Board of Agriculture has Sc
| lected Thursday next the 18Th, as Gov
ernor's Day at the Park, and Governor
/ Mark ham and lTnifnd
| White and Perkins have been invited to
be the society's guests on that day. 1t is
the desire of the society that the merch-
| ants of SACRAMENTO give q halt holiday ON