Attributed to Martin Rettig Still Life Oil Painting, Early 20th Century

Item Details

Attributed to Martin Rettig (Ohio, 1869–1956)
Still life with tea set, early 20th century
Oil on canvas
Unsigned
Plaque affixed to lower edge of frame

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 Art Academy of Cincinnati, 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 Japonesque 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

- accretions; craquelure; minor grime; abrasions to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGS03353