Robert Whitmore Graphite Figure Studies and Sketches, Mid-20th Century

Item Details

Robert Whitmore (Ohio, 1890 – 1979)
Untitled (various subjects including family), mid-20th century
Thirty-two graphite sketches on paper
Signed to the verso of most sheets
Dates and subjects various inscribed
Artist’s estate stamp to some works

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Robert Whitmore studied at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1913 to 1917. Subsequently, he served in World War I for a year, then continued his studies at the Cincinnati Art Academy. He is particularly known for his Ohioan landscapes painted en plein air, exhibiting loose impressionistic brushstrokes and brilliant vibrant colors. To accommodate working outdoors, he turned a Model T truck into his personal mobile studio. Whitmore was an art professor at Antioch College until his retirement in 1955, and his work has been exhibited at multiple institutions including the Dayton Art Institute, the National Academy of Design, and various galleries in Ohio.

Condition

- toning throughout sheet; some smudging to graphite and stray grahite, charcoal, and pastel marks; tears and handling wear to the edges.

Dimensions

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

ITMG039003