The record-union., 1897-04-01

pieces, fish. The lesser shows the an
gler's basket and is decidedly the bet
ter. This work, for one who has been
SO brief a time in the advanced classes,
is excellent. There is native ability
here that promises much Another
study in still life, and a game piece. re-
fleets credit upon the young painter.
Miss NJ. Kleinsorge-Strong still life
study of a saddle, boots and parts of a
horseman's outfit. Well drawn and
vigorous in treatment. Several por-
traits evincing ability to succeed in this
difficult line of art. A collection of
studies In crystal ware, with strong
light effects on vessels with liquids.
These pieces the young ladies humor-
ously style "Jags." They do certainly
suggest "a night off," superior land
scape framed and on an easel. This
was one of the several pieces chosen for
the San Francisco Century Club enter
tainment and received flattering criti-
cism in that city. 1t is the best work
Miss Kleinsorge has done in studying
nature out of doors. A neat study of
poppieS, and one of oranges are to her
credit also.
Miss Carrie Yoerk has a large and
pretentious canvas of still life that is a
work of especial merit 1t suggests a
night at the masquerade, with it's hat
and gloves, mask, a partly smoked cigar,
the disordered table, the cluster of
trophy corks, the cast-off coat, and
peeping from beneath disorder a wo-
mans pink satin slipped. a trophy OF the
revel. 1t is strong in drawing and
handling, and is artful in design. A
landscape by the same lady and good
work, portraiture. and Baby Blue Eyes
all speak Of a patient original and con-
scientious worker. with a natural taste
for art and of broad capacity.
Miss e!sendorfer-Several studies in
still life which excite interest. A good
example of portrait and clever fruit
les are notable for freedom and
breadth. One. cluster of miners
tools, will command the respect of the
critical for originality. Another, a
candle, a table cover, a knitting outfit,
etc, suggesting the busy housewife of
the olden time is especially strong and
is admirably drawn.
A long line of portraits of rugged
faces of men, among which is that of
familiar old Hiram Clock. another of
the little old man of the Salvation
Army who hobbies through the streets
others Of strange, rugged, and some of
weird faces, testifying to life's trials,
and hard lines along weary ways. These
portraits, which are very conspicuous
on the west wall of the room, are by
Miss Hinkson, Miss Kleinsorge, Master
Weisel, Miss Joesink, Miss Greenlaw,
Miss Yoerk, Miss Heinz, and possibly
others whose signatures are not suffi-
GENTLY distinct.
Miss Lucia Heinz, who makes some
good shOWings in pencil and crayon
work, has in the oil collection, Baby
Blue Eyes that are among the very
best of the flower pieces in the eXhibi-
ton; good study in grapes and su-
perior still life effect, drapery with a
lutte in relief, roses, vase with early
blossoms, pomegranates, and other
works, stand to the credit of this pupil
who has much talent and promises a
f1attering future for herself.
Chris Weisel-Portraits in oil, show
ing a disposition to scatter and lack of
concentration, but also native ability
pact.
Miss E. V. McPherson-Still life of a
good order. The canvas showing in
deep shadow a book, a candle, glasses
and suggestions of an aged readers
desk is so good in drawing as to de-
serve special commendation. The cam
vas with the composition of violin,
music sheets, etc, is less creditable
though more snowy, but it has decided
merit along with distinct faults Her
violets are excellent and a marine is
creditable though the wreck shown in
the latter would lose favor in a ship
| builders eyes because of the rather
| rude lines OF the boat This pupils
work is distinctly original and is in ev-
idence Of vigor, strong purpose and
much ability.
There are some other pieces, but the
chief have been indicated Looked ND
on as the work of pupils who are in
the main but in the infancy of art, it
| Is an exhibition that ought to command
for the Sacramento School of Design
the pride of the people. and their lib-
eral support. That it has not the lat
ter to the extent desired indeed nee
essary, is not to be attributed to lack
of appreciation Of the good work ac-
compllshed, we think It may be to in
ability, but We think most largely if is
| due to the erroneous idea that such
study as is pursued In the school is
| not practical enough for the day. a mis-
| taken notion all through.
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