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 debut exhibition occurred at the Edward Milch Gallery in New York City from 3 January to 13 January 1945. In an article published in The New York Times, Howard Devree noted Steinhardt's artworks featured "balance and control," showed "echoes of Miller's style," but also possessed a "distinctive personal character."