Will Rannells Canine Portrait Watercolor Painting, Mid-20th Century

Item Details

Will Rannells (Ohio, 1892 – 1982)
Untitled (dog portrait), mid-20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower left

Born in Caldwell, Ohio, artist Will Rannells was known for his paintings of dogs. He studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and worked primarily as a commercial artist and illustrator. His anthropomorphic dog illustrations appeared on the covers of Life, McCalls, and Judge. He became a Professor of Commercial Art at Ohio State University and worked there for over 35 years. He illustrated several children’s books including Waif and Just a Mutt.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- toning to paper and mat burn to the edges; minor abrasions to the frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 17.5" W x 14.0" H.

Item #

ITMG745677