Cathal O'Toole Watercolor Painting, 1963

Item Details

Cathal Brendan O’Toole (Irish-American; 1904 – 1991)
Untitled (Beach scene), 1963
Watercolor painting on Arches paper
Signed and dated to the lower right
Arches blind stamp to upper right corner of paper

Irish-born artist Cathal Brendan O’Toole was known for his paintings, engravings and etchings including Chariot (1936). O’Toole first began to study fine art at the Glasgow School of Art before moving to New York to become a commercial artist after a stint as captain in the Irish Republican Army. O’Toole continued his studies in New York City at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. Later, he started his career teaching at Finch Junior College. During his lifetime O’Toole received much sponsorship for his work, including two Tiffany Foundation fellowships and the Pulitzer Traveling Scholarship in 1934. His work has been exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy Museum (New York), and the Virginia Museum of Art as well as many others.

Condition

- light toning and foxing to paper; rippling to watercolor paper; discoloration to mat, and board is brittle with tears on sides and corners including complete tear in upper left; discolored adhesive residue to verso with peeling tape holding paper to mat board.

Dimensions

- measures mat; visible image measures 21.75" W x 14" H.

Item #

ITMG178732