The record-union., 1896-03-31


learn, but he has the ability to do both.
His exhibit of studies Of the human
figure-cast work-shown in this de-
partment, speak greatly more for him
than the pencil sketches below it. It is
strong, vigorous. good. Weisel has
talent in plenty. Application, concen-
tration and modesty will positively win
for him.
WEST END.
On the west end of the north wall are
the pencil and pen and ink work of
some of the regular class of the school.
1t is far and away the best exhibit made
in this department, though not the lar
Gest. The pencil studies are by Miss
Mary Hinkson, Miss Lucia Heinz, Miss
Dunlap and Miss Theo Genung. The
originality and strength of these pen
cilings, while they are by no means
free from errors, will impress every in
telligent person. The evidences of ma
tive ability of the gift in the work of
Lucia Heinz are unmistakable. She
manifests something of timidity, little
lack of confidence, but it is better than
over-confidence Here is a girl en-
dowed with ability that if not fully de-
veloped and given free rein it will be a
lasting shame. If her capacity is not
cultivated, trained and brought to full
fruitage the staying of it will be little
less than crime, assuming all the while
that this minor may be with
drawn, or may be pushed on, that is,
has not her own making in her own
hands. She is born for sketching, illus
trating and designing generally, and to
turn her aside will be lamentable.
Genung, child as yet, she has
natural endowment, and it will be pitiful
if it is not fully developed. Her
pen and ink sketches are even
stronger than her pencil work.
There is as yet degree of stiffness in
some of her work that will disappear
with experience and freedom, and bold
ness will come with experience In
remarkable degree she has the capacity
to express thought. She was tested
recently by the Record Union" being
given ideas to express in designs
quickly. She presently returned
sketches that were at once accepted.
and were produced last Sunday. APP
plication, modesty and careful suppress
sion of vanity, if any there should be.
in the case of these two girls, means
development of gifts by nature intended
for the good of the world, and suppress
sion of which will be an offense not
pardonable.
The pen and ink sketches of Miss
crouch are strong and marked by orig
inality. She carries her individuality
into ner work. We should say that she
has not the gift" to the extent of her
colleagues on this wall, but has pa
thence, good taste, refined perceptions,
and much talent. Miss Hinkson's work
is artistic and superior in all she does.
Miss Dunlap's taste runs to the pic
turesque. She has some charming
studies and manifests possession of
talent in plenty Her drawing is in
some cases defective, but it is in minor
detail.
MAIN HALL-SOUTH END.
In the main room on the south is
collection of water colors, India ink.
crayon and charcoal by Mary Hinkson.
Theo Genung, M. Kleinsorge and Kate
Dunlap, worthy of especial examination.
Miss Hinkson's figure and portraiture
are especially noteworthy. The talent of
this artist has been so frequently re-
ferred to that Sacramento is familiar
with and proud of all her work Miss
Genung's portrait of an old lady, and
Miss Kleinsorge's Spanish beauty are
noticeable for freedom and vigor, and
yet are delicate. Miss Dunlaps exam
pies are much to her credit She is
graceful in her work, and gives proof
of patience and energy backing native
ability.
Other examples of pupils work in
this section are flowers in oil, by Miss
york; still life and landscape, Miss
Dunlap; game piece, Miss Hinkson;
landscape, Miss Lewis, and figure pieces
by the same-these are very clever
portraiture in oil by the same lady
scarcely equal to her capacity we think;
flower piece by Miss Dunlap that is fair,
but not equal to other of her examples
of skill.
MAIN HALL-EAST AND NORTH.
On the east and north of the main hall
are the exhibits of the special class in
water colors under Mr.. Jorgensen, the
accomplished artist teacher. This class
was started but a few months ago. It
holds sessions only once a week-on
Saturdays. Its display is very large
collection of studies, all of which show
finished handling and thorough con-
versance with the subject under consid-
| Grafton. When one remembers that the
| class have been working but three
months it would seem astonishing, ex-
cept that the evidence of the masters
hand in finishing touches is too evident
! to be doubted. Were it not for this,
| however the class, some of it raw ma
| terial, with not sufficient fundamental
| knowledge of drawing to serve as a
| foundation for this delicate branch of
art, could not possibly have done any
work that would be highly creditable
either to master or pupil.
However, while the class has done
well and is full of promise, there are
pupils who deserve special commenda-
ton, showing by their work an individ-
uality which too many of the studies
| lack, but which will develop in due time.
The Chinese studies by Miss Crouch are
unique to a degree. Mrs. Huber has a
landscape which is worthy of special
mention, having been done at home
from a sketch taken on San Francisco
Bay Miss Conrad, as also Miss
Crouch, have some good figure work,
and Mrs. Herrick likeness of Rev Mr..
Herrick, which is quite striking; also,
some pretty studies in apple blossoms.
| These are studies that are most
strongly stamped with the individuality
of the pupils. However, this must not
be construed as Indicative of any lack
of faith in the class. On the contrary,
it's work is remarkable when the brief
number of it's sessions is considered.
| That it should exhibit now at all is
proof of determination that is most
creditable. Under the circumstances
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