The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
LOCAL WOMEN GIVE Their IMPRESSIONS
OFTnE EXHIBIT BEING SHOWN HERE
tBy Mrs. Florence Davis)

brings to light varied and discrim-
mating taste in the Bismarck people
and Of those in the surrounding
towns. Of the eight artists whose ORR
ginal work is represented in the ex-
hibit, perhaps the younger and more
Ainstaking artists make the more
general appeal. This might be for
one of two reasons: The eye is ac-
customcd to Photographic reproduc-
ton, rather than original hand work.
Then too, the smaller paintings APP
ply tho more readily to the present
day mode Of living in apartment and
bungalow Of the prairie town. I
Scarcely may one determine which
Of five artists represented will even
tually prove most popular to our
people. Grigwarc. Spclman, Jensen,
Young, and Topping seem to be run
ming "ncck and neck for the favor Of
visitors. The first four mentioned
with three canvasscs each, arc Great
ing much discussion and comparison
all In the happiest vein of enjoyment
Topping with two canvasses is at
tracing the attention of possibly U
more individualistic group. Orig
wares New England Village is the
outstanding picture for fine. finished
workmanship and attention TO detail
It is likely to take first place among
this group Of painters in the apprc-
citation Of our people. His "Moon
Shadows" with its little. colonial
home and splendid trees bathed in
loveliest moonlight, appeals very de
rcctly to the sentiment, yes, and the
memory Of eastern people transplant
cd in our open country OF the mid
west. His "Boathouse," decorative in
arrangement, is receiving several
votes.
Spelman, who, by the way, is q
prize winner in last months Chicago
artists exhibit at the Art Institute,
shows, ds does. Jensen, u marked d.
versity in subject and handling. His
Trout Pool" rich bit from the
northern Minnesota Lake country, is
SO familiar to North Dakotans that
much enthusiasm is shown in view
ing it. So finished is it in line and
color that its likeness to q beautiful
ly "tintcd" photograph is felt, but
that only adds interest IN our prairie
trained eyes. His marine "Colored
Rocks" is likely to remain in Bis
marck, SO general is its popularity
while his Spring on the Ohio" is
the contrast needed to make col
lection attractive. Delicacy Of the
very first green Of spring ON the
loveliest of American rivers, and all
framed in one Of the most successful
frames Of the group, is making a
place for this picture that is most
satisfactory.
Jensen has somewhat a like COM
bination Of work in his three can
vases. winter Morning" is well
named and we'll done. HIS treatment
is excellent, and while the feeling is
not that of western winter morn
ing, it is noticeable contribution
I'm Ole Virginia" is delight ia
everybody. We all wish to. own it.
and his marine "Along the Shore, :
shares with Spclman's "Colored
Rocks" in popularity. Of Young's
three, Through the Birches," well
done canvas showing some Of the
most painstaking effort, is greatly
enjoyed, while his Rolling Clouds
calls out much discussion. The lat
ter in subdued blue grays and greens
produces q feeling OF rest, though its
appeal is not SO general rs is his
Through the Birchcs." His "Along
the River" would grow in favor were
we permitted to live with the pic
lures for longer time, just as do the
more masterful canvascs Of Car
Kraft.
It is not often that five canva
Of an artist AS we'll and favorably
known as Kraft appcar in one small
exhibit Of SO temporary a nature as
is our first attempt in Bismarck, and
visitors are kecnly aware of the dis
tinction and worth of his display. His
"Dcss and Jess" is u canvas to SO
far to sec. Every horscman in this
cheeseman's country" should see this
gallant team and we only wish they
might continue to stand ut the door
of one Of our municipal buildings to
cheer US through our days work Tor
all time in Bismarck. "Interlude" Is
taking the solid vote Of the town boys
and we'll it should. edge Of the
Field" in its richest Of gold framing
and framed mat, is causing much
longing in tho hearts Of the Bismarck
women. This is one If the rich and
lovely bits Of art in the collection, So
pleasing is the c6loring. From
Horseshoe Mound" has much Of the
feeling Of the more subducd parts OF
our Bad Lands. But again, it is in
the color that the picture wins our
devotion. Everything is done in
browns and deepest greens Of this
landscape that would 60 to make q
picture to live with and to love
Were vote by reclamation to be
given, surely it would be acclaimed
"our own" His I'm the Ozarks" is,
with "Bess and Jess" the high mark
of the exhibit, and holds us long and
often in studying its charm; q pic
ture for large room and sympathe-
tic surrounding, one will carry away
q memory picture Of lin the Ozarks''
worth the whole time given to view.
ing the collection. Bismarck should
own this picture.
Always, for diversion, we have q
"set piece" as country folk like to
call il. Still life is l0veliest in flow
crs, and Cornelia Chort0n Weyburn's
"From the Garden" has been forum
ate in having received the intelligent
criticism and analysis Of q conniseur
from the east who CHANGED TO be IN
town. It stood we'll the test OF his
searching analysis, and takes prom
inent place in the exhibit. Mrs. Wey-
burn Kerr's Bowl Of Grapes" finds
friends among the visitors for it,
domestic 1eeuns. 0uC VI tuc WvVA
Of the three artist women, Helen
Hudson Bellows afternoon Sum
light" ranks first, and indeed holds
welrits place with much Of the work
exhibited. This, the only bit done In
tempera in the group, is lovely. II
is receiving many votes and many are
the wishes that it might remain in
one Of our homes.
The closing day Of the exhibit
Easter Sunday, will bring out crowds
to see the paintings and it is the
! hope Of the Arts and letters club
through whose efforts the pictures
have been brought to the city, tina,
this j. merely the forerunner o.
what may be done for our residents
in the way Of enjoyment and, occa.
sionally, actual possession Of genu.
inc painting for Bismarck.