Title

Etchings by three women.

Author

Fuller, B.E.

Source

Advertiser (Adelaide).

Details

The Advertiser, [Adelaide] 12 December 1944, page 6

Publication date

12 December 1944

Type

Exhibition review

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Abstract

Review of Adelaide exhibition of prints by Jacqueline Hick, Thelma Fisher, and Christine Miller.

Full text

ETCHINGS BY THREE WOMEN. Exhibition At John Martin's Gallery By B. E. FULLER The exhibition of etchings by three women artists – Jacqueline Hick, Thelma Fisher, and Christine Miller - at John Martin's gallery, by its very novelty, has attracted a large attendance of visitors. Al-though working in the same medium, each has a different technique and viewpoint. Jacqueline Hick has a flair for figure work, and makes a speciality of groups in cafes and stores, so as to get variety of poses and expressions. There is some fine work in 'Supper,' also in 'Third Generation,' 'Lounge Party,' and 'Dining Room Politics.' 'Care' is rather sketchy, but nice detail and grouping are shown in 'Chickens.' The strongest work by this artist is in 'Houses,' a delight-ful soft ground etching. Thelma Fisher's life at the seaside has given her ample opportunity for the study of seacraft, and she depicts boats and shipping carefully. 'Ketch Reginald M' and 'The Boat Builders' are fair specimens of her handicraft, and there is some excellent modelling in 'At Jervois Bridge' and 'Ships at PA.' 'Among the Trees' is clear and distinct, in simple lines and not overcrowded, and 'A Street at PA' is strong and particularly attractive work. 'Silent Night' is another pleasing study. Christine Miller gives variety to the exhibition in a series of country scenes as well as city structures. The latter include 'Early Morning Market' and 'East-End Market,' an ambitious effort, but quite successfully executed. 'IMVS Doorway' is an attractive etching, but ‘The Meat House.' though well etched, is not quite such an attractive subject. Another ambitious etching Is 'The Barr Smith Library,' in which some good contrasts have been secured, and very pleasing are 'Wilpena Gums' and 'Pines in the Little Creek.' Miss Miller has natural action and generally good work also in 'Throwing the Fleece.' which necessitated good drawing. [The Advertiser 12 December 1944, page 6]

Web address

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/74627926

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