Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-04

pictures
Prominent are two by Helma II.
jain. One Of these, the Portrait Of
MY Mother" is extraordinary in It's
modelling, its fidelity as likeness and
It's color values. Not less strong is the
Portrait of Mrs. Kleinberger" The
flesh tones in this are beautiful.
J. w. Clawson has five portraits on
the line. These vary in the manner Of
treatment and in artistic worth. The
Portrait of DR.. Burton" is a picture
that arrests attention. but perhaps the
most important of all is the Portrait
of J. II. Howell"
Leonard Lester is one Of the artists
with whom to reckon for future fame.
His "Nocturne" Is a subtle study In
which the serenity of evening is deli
cately indicated. 1t has the quality of
Corot.
Hanson Puthuff's name is attached
to four pictures of much individuality.
His "Clear Creek, Colorado" has ex-
cellent color values.
Miss DuvalPs Two Pictures
Miss Fannie Duval shows two pic
lures that are not fairly representative
of the work Of Southern California's
most versatile woman artist. One Is a
study of "Violets and Brass Bowl"
This shows Miss Duvalrs superb tech
nidue. her handling of textures being
an achievement distinct in itself. Few
persons can paint flowers as this tai
ented woman paints them, and her
violets are especially good. blowing
Bubbles" is a study of child life that
has in it more than ordinary charm.
The two figures are admirably treated
and the color is splendidly handled.
The bubbles of rainbow hue are ex-
ouisitely painted and the brass bowl
into which the two little girls dip their
pipes is beautifully brought out, even
though. it Is subordinated. The chill
dren's faces and figures testify to Miss
Duvalrs talent as a portrait painter.
This picture unluckily enjoys the dis
tinction of being "skyed' where it can
not be seen to advantage
Elizabeth Borglum, who has re-
turned to Los Angeles recently after
ten-years' residence in Paris, eX-
hibits one picture, most unusual
study of "Cornichon Grapes in Au-
tumn." The fruit is painted with
painstaking fidelity to nature that
gives it the realism attained only by
the few. There is little contrast in the
yellow autumn foliage, which is, how
ever, wonderfully well painted. Mrs.
Borglum has been long famous as
painter of fruits and flowers, this pic
ture showing that she has not been
idle in Paris.
j. w. Nicoll has two landscapes on
exhibition. Both are good. "Giverny.
France" gives a glimpse of an ex-
quisite vista of springtime woods.
Women of Talent
Marian Kavanaugh (Mrs. WachteD
holds attention by four pictures that
prove her to be one of the most sim
cere of nature students. ACROSS the
Arroyo" is a particularly good exam
pie of her work.
Miss Lillian Drain evidently has sue
ceeded in winning the appreciation of
the stony-hearted jury. Five of her
pictures are on the line. All of them
are noteworthy for what they promise.
Miss Drain has a distinctive talent.
Her feeling for color her method of
Interpretation, her daring individual
ity stamp her for future accomplish
ment, but she is still in the formative
period.
Mrs. w. H. Housh, president of the
Ruskin Art club, exhibits a dainty
water color, Misty Marshlands."
There is depth in the picture, which
reveals real talent.
The ceramic exhibit is of much in
terest. Among those who show most
artistic china decorating are Mrs.
Humphreys, Miss Jessie M. Washburn
and Miss Matte E. Stratton. In the
room where the china is displayed
case. of books from the Artemisia bind
cry attracts much attention. In addi-
tions to specimens of Mrs Idah
Meacham Strowbridges work, books
bound by pupils of the author and art
binder are shown. All are beautiful in