An Excellent Display of Work by Local Artists 'The Shanghai Art Club Exhibition held on November 24 at' 8 Kiukiang Road present ed such a variety of subject and. treatment that it is tually impossible to generalize upon the collection ur to treat with adoqaate convent the work of individual artists, There is one exception which can be made in the matter of generalization; the Chi nese motif, in almost all the pic~ ures, predominated. For the rest, 'a kaleidoscopic summary must do scant justice to the really splendid efforts of the members of the Club.
The work of Mrs. R. C. Robert-gon was one of the outstanding features of the boral collection. Her "Fishing Village," a scene from Chapu, stands out in particular as a portrayal of Chinese maritime fe, There is a delightful touch in her "Head of a which, in spite of its subtlety, strikes the eye with force, The oil painting of an "Afternoon in" Kashing" is a splendid piece of work.
Among the new exhibitors, the work of M. Claudot stands out in particular. "This artist has a decidedly impressionistic touch, not only in technique but in: colour. Tis character sketches are almost caricatures. Yet, the the so-called "modern" painting is lacking. 'There is a contrast in his Sampan pictures, while his. Chinese. actors in the picture of the "Theatre" at Peking, although fantastic, are vividly' portrayed and quaintly rightful, Another artist. who contribute I three lovely sketches: to the exhibition, is Lin Fonming" His ticular is a remarkable in black and white done, on silk, picturing an autumn scene of black bir Mr, B, Fraser contri group of Chinese scenes temples and peaked roofs colours. There, s an into of local colour chara picture of "The Bund."
Miss Vera Southby's Work The work of Miss Vera Southby is always interesting even though many people have no doubt already n her former exhibition in the oon House. Her "Yunnanese Bus," which was formerly exhibited at the Royal Academy attracted much! favourable notice, and her "Hotel. Garden" is a particularly htful scene.
the chareonl portraits is of Madame Ducret were:
"Soochow Krenov, also another new exhibitor, showed' skill in. architectural sub-Ject matter, His technique is excellent and his colours vivid.
Capt, S. P. Jorgensen displayed great finish in his "Ningpo Junks" done beautifully in sunset and pastel shades.
'The "Riesha" picture of Nora Bennett, portraying x cool ting between the shafts of riesha, is one of the most outstand ing of this artist's collection.' Ruth G, Nimmer shows meticulous tech-knowledge Notre Dame" and the Buildings from Embankment Garden
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