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Arthur Helwig Oil Painting "Canyon Corral"

Item Details

Arthur Helwig (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1899–1976)
Canyon Corral
Oil on canvas
Signed to lower right
Inscribed label to verso

Arthur Helwig was a notable artist and past president of the Cincinnati Art Club (1939 to 1941). Helwig was an active artist and instructor for well over four decades years. During this period he exhibited in galleries and museums in Europe, and over twenty different cities across the United States from San Francisco to New York City. He won a number of awards for his paintings including four 1st prize awards in national shows for his impressive lithographic prints. Helwig’s contribution as an art instructor was impressive, teaching for many years at the Cincinnati Art Academy. Helwig studied under Theodore Dorl, Bessie Hoover Wessel, and James Hopkins. He worked in watercolor, oils, and numerous printing methods and was also a well-known mural painter. His work has been featured in the collections of numerous museums across the United States including The Cincinnati Art Museum, Chicago Art Institute, The Philadelphia Museum, and The Cleveland Art Museum.

Condition

- spots of inpainting and slightly larger patches of overpainting touchups throughout; notable paint loss to upper edge with additional spots scattered throughout; abrasions and residues; effaced finish, scuffs, and nicks to frame.

Dimensions

29.5" W x 25.5" H x 1.75" D

- measures frame.

  • Item not examined outside of mounting.
  • Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.

Item #

ITMGS79789

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