Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "Island"

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
Island
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned
Estate stamp to the lower right
Title present to verso

A watercolor painting on paper titled Island by well-listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985), dated 1963. This painting depicts a rocky plateau surrounded by water with tall evergreen trees growing in the center. The artist’s estate stamp is present to the lower right corner of the painting and the title is present to the verso. 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.

Dimensions

- measures matting; visible image measures 19.25" W x 13.0" H.

Item #

16CIN997-062