Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "The Guide"

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
The Guide
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned

A watercolor painting on paper titled The Guide by well-listed artist Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985), dated 1965. This painting depicts a forest in the midst of autumn with a group of three figures venturing deep into the brush. The artist’s estate stamp is present to the lower right corner of the painting. This piece is presented matted and sealed in acetate.

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.

Condition

- minor denting to the corners of the matting.

Dimensions

- measures matting; visible image measures approximately 21" W x 14.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-014