Carl Zimmerman Landscape Oil Painting, Late 20th Century

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (lanscape), late 20th century
Oil painting on board
Unsigned
Estate of Carl Zimmerman stamp to lower left
Artist biography included to verso

Zimmerman was a prominent Cincinnati artist, known for his mural and oil paintings, as well as his teaching ability. He studied under Reginald Grooms, John E. Weis, and Herman Wessel. In 1927, Zimmerman received his first commission to paint a mural through the recommendation of John E. Weiss, and after much success, he was commissioned to paint murals for large cities across the United States. Zimmerman taught at the Art Academy, Taft Museum, and Cincinnati Art Museum. He was the president and a longtime member of the Cincinnati Art Club.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- dust accretions to surface; faint abrasion to upper right of composition; loss and flaking to lower right; minor wear to frame; minor wear, staining, abrasions and markings to verso.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 16.75" W x 14.25" H.

Item #

ITMG703579