The record-union., 1895-09-11

true portrait, and no idealization, or a
fiattered work. His l20, "Scraping Po-
tatoes" is Salon picture and well worth
study. It will be noticed that in Isl he
has left a portion of the figure unfinished,
and purposefuliy. Cadenasso has in n 10.
q good example of portraiture, as also
| in 90, and in 6S he has given US fine
| portrait of the artist Latimer. Frank
| Heath, a wellknown contributor to the
gallery, has "Sand Dunes Q34). 1t is
not as artistic work as he is capable Of,
| but his 204, Looking Out from Point
Loma," is worthy of him. Attention is
particularly drawn to the water effect he
has here secured. and to the fine handl-
ing OF the sky.
w. +. Jackson's Trout Stroam, Soda
| Springs" Q73). is an admirable canvas.
1t is as cool and refr eshing almost as a
visit TO the secluded and lovely section on
the headwaters of the American River,
where the study for the painting was
made. 1t is strong IN drawing, delicate
in finish, and is handled with evident love
of nature in her restful moods strong
within the artists soul. His Fallen
Monarch (l74) is work also command
ing attention. Il. kalische's Brown
Study" (2l7) and Miss NeWton's beneath
the Oaks" (2l6) are works OF especial
merit.
Mary w. Davidson's "Chinese Mu-
sician" (2l5) is a superior example of
good figure drawing. Mrs. A. c. Her
rick exhibits a number of canvaseS,
among the more attractive are Roses"
(24l, 242), "Lilacs" (290), "Chrysanthe-
NUNS" and a mount Shasta" The
first large canvas, and the best still life
she has painted. Mrs. j. w. Huber's
Baby Blue Eyes" t26H, ''Petunias" (2S0),
flowers, (2S2) landscape of merit 300, a
large number of pen and ink sketches
and drawings, bear witness TO marked
progress by this young artist.
Mrs. W. Ii. ManhalPs 'La France
Roses'' (247) as also "Chrysanthemums"
(244) and Peaches" (264), testify to the
rapid development of an artistic nature,
but her portraiture lacks in essentials she
will awaken to in time. Mrs. Nj. L. Pat
terson shows a number Of flower and
fruit pieces (293 to 297) which possess
much merit, though several OF them are
capable of improvement. Miss j. Ii.
Merritt has four creditable still-life
studies. Miss NJ. X. Irving number Of
pieces, her Roses" (3l0) being notable.
ana indeed her (3I4) 'Poppies' is to be
goo, 259. 2G0) testifies to worthy ambi-
tion in art. The works show decided
progress made over her exhibits OF last
year.
VIM. Keith's berkeley Oaks'' Q72) is
an admirable example of drawing, but
it is submitted that this veteran artist
paints them altogether too darkly.
There is exclusion of light that we can
not conceive to be true 10 nature. HIS
"Headwaters of the Merced" l5O is,
however, up to his standard as a
leading California artist. 1t is strong
and true. Ills High Sierras" QA)
is splendid example of Keith at his
best. 1t impresses US as canvas that
adds much TO his fame. Thos. Hill, The
veteran artist, gives rs two new and good
views in \ OSemlte al, ~. Alice B.
Chittenden's "Chrysanthemums" (64) is
canvas that adds TO her credit. long
since established as superior in still lie
works. 1t is d study to which we invite
the attention of flower painters as fine
example. Her "Peonies" 90 is less
striking.
Mrs. b. w. Gelwicks, in 81 and 81,
Old Mission studies, exhibits works from
a well-known contributor to the gallery,
that are good in drawing and artistic in
coloriDg and general execution. Eva
WiIhrow is this year represented by a
charming Paris picture, "A Study" sd,
that is worthy OF her, and attracts de-
served attention. Miss Calthea Nivians
Chinatown, Monterey" 800, and her
Cypress Trees" (9l). are among new
the newcomers IN art IN California. Miss
Vivian, though a teacher, is still stu
dent. Her progress, noted in these col
umns for eight years past, Is remarkable.
We call attention 10 her portrait OF Hen
riette' in the water-colOr collection $50,
and PORTRAIT OF Miss So (447), ana her
LA Femme Inconnue" (454), and portrait
in pastel (43S), are especially good works,
notably the portrait in pastel. We in
III 70 hQl +
In the water-colOr collection, which is
exceptionally large and good, we invite
attention to these more notable studies:
Seven by Miss Amand Austin al to 4S2)
which exhibit more care and delicacy of
handling than expected. Her Rain
storm" (424j is especially strong and well
handled. w. III. Reaser's "Beggars''
(442) is a Paris Salon picture. There can
be no two just opinions about Reaser's
work-it is thoroughly good, and its indi-
yiduality is strong without aifectation in
a remarkable degree.
Mary L. Menton's Landscape" 4I2),
Candles Under the oaks" (4l5), Miss
Austin's "tisher's Hut" l432I, Jorgen-
sens sketch in Rofallo" (433j, Stanton's
"kisAerw woman" Gn especially good
study (434); Alice Hartley's Innocence"
.455), ana her Marine Study" 395). Miss
Menton's Near Tiburon" 595J. Mrs. c.
T.. Curtiss' Edge OF the Foresp (469),
especially noteworthy; three neat
sketches by Mrs. J. W. Huber l483, 4S4,
485), Mrs. Letller's Roses l487, 4SS), es-
pecially charming water color studies,
as also IS her study in "Pinks" 1922, and
her sketch (422); Miss Austin's scene
on the Sacramento River (39l), a charm
ing bit OF drawing and color; Ottilio
Lenhardts "By the Sea- (402), and ION
the Beach" 404J, Jorgensen's Glimpse
Through the Trees 40, quite as fine a
work in perspective as one could wish
for; Peixotto's beautiful study in gray
(443]. Hugo Fishers ''ohipwreck" (4Z0J,
a strong and admirable picture in all re-
spects, These are works worthy of the
examination Of the apprecative and the
critical, and commanding attention by
their honest merits.