Steinhardt's first show was at the Edward Milch Gallery in New York City from 3 January to 13 January 1945. Writing in the New York Times, Howard Devree remarked on her works' "soundness and restraint," noted "suggestions of the Miller manner," but also "a distinct personal note to all her paintings."
Steinhardt's first exhibition at the Edward Milch Gallery in New York City from 3 January to 13 January 1945, was reviewed by Howard Devree in The New York Times. He highlighted Steinhardt's works for their "balance and restraint," observed "hints of Miller's style," but also detected a "unique personal touch" in her paintings.