Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "Granite and Birches"

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
Granite and Birches, 1963
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned
Titled and dated the matting verso
Artist’s estate stamp and enumeration “194” to the lower left

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 wear throughout the edges of matting.

Dimensions

- measures the matting; sight size 21" W x 14.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-073