Martin Rettig Floral Still Life Oil Painting, Mid 20th Century

Item Details

Martin Rettig (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1869 – 1956)
Untitled (floral still life), mid 20th century
Oil painting on canvas board
Signed “M. Rettig” to the lower right

Martin Rettig was born in 1869 in Cincinnati, Ohio to a German beer brewer, and was the younger brother of artist John Rettig (1855-1932). He studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy, under Frank Duveneck (1848-1919) and began his career as a decorator at the famed Rookwood Pottery from 1882-1885. There he was known for his Japanesque style design work typical of the pottery at the time. Rettig went on to become a prolific painter, focusing on floral oil paintings, and he was the president of the Cincinnati Art Club from 1918-1920.

Condition

- minor nicks and accretions to painting and frame; discoloration to the varnish over painting.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 15.25" W x 19.25" H.

Item #

ITMG422094