The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-04-20

Its subject, young girl seate'
before a grand piano, is not unusual
but its manner of handling is sur
prisingly clever. In the subduet
light of the room the interest il
centered upon the graceful figure o
the pianist silhouetted against tn
curtained window; and in the rich Low
toned color values of the composition
are suggested the voiceless harmonies
OF the musician. Technically it il
carefully wrought; every detail beinl
expressed with precision, and in thu
matter of sentiment and feeling it has
been richly endowed.
Mr.. Ochtman's landscape comes
direct from the. Pennsylvania
academy's annual show. 1t is not
only a mastery painting but a pro.
found work of art. It's subject is fal
from genial, and yet the picture is
intensely appealing. Through a
frosty atmosphere and beneath gray
sky, bare hills are seen. From the
workman's standpoint it is brilliantly
set forth, and to the layman it is
convincingly sincere.
The Green Calash is charming in
its spirit, reserved and skillful in
treatment. 1t is picture of a demure
Puritan maiden wearing quantity
formed green calash, the color of
which in lower key finds repetition
in the sleeves of her gown. She is
seated in a plain chair, perfectly up
right, with her hands in her lap. Its
simplicity is it's chief charm; the
simplicity of it's handling, its color
scheme, and it's expression. The
sweet pensive face beneath the quaint
calash, the upright pose and patient
hands, depicts an ideal Puritan
maiden.
Horatia Walker sends large can
vas 5x6 feet, "Plowing, First Gleam."
1t has been widely exhibited and re-
ceived with honor everywhere.
John w. Alexander is represented
by a study of young woman in green
with red flower in her hair. This
is not altogether pleasing canvas
although painted in Alexander's
mastery style. The pose of the figure
is strained, the costume in it's texture
and detail exquisitely rendered.
Chase's great "English Cod," re-
Gently purchased by the Corcoran
Gallery is shown for the first time in
Washington, and he is also represented
by figure study of little girl. This
dainty little maiden seems to be just
on the eve of skipping right out of
the canvas. The pose is easy and
natural and the blithe child spirit is
shown in the whimsical expression
Of the half shaded little face.
Birge Harrison who sent Quebec
winter scenes last year and was
awarded prize this year sends a fine
glittering moonlight at sea, called
'Midocean."
The place of honor has been given
to Paul Moschowitz's picture OF
mother and child, exquisite in tender
ness and color charm. This mother
and child possess all the grace and
sweetness of the early Italian Madonna
with the added power of modern real
ism and technique.
Child Hassam's "Moonlight at
Sunset" is a summer fancy full of
light impossible at that time of day.
William Fuller Curtis contributes
two examples OF his distinguished
wood carvings in low relief No home
product is probably SO distinctly
original and notable as Mr.. Curtis
sculptured pictures.
Janet Wheeler sends a charming
figure of boy seated, with knees
crossed, very earnest and artistic.
F. w. Benson is at his best in his
young woman in black hat.
Irving Wiles is represented by an
excellent portrait of Mrs. Gilbert.
Miss Alice Barney's young woman
seated before mirrt in which her
face is reflected, is a strong and
artistic contribution.
Constance White. pupil Of the