Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "New Mexico 124"

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman
New Mexico 124
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
New Mexico 124, late 20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned
Artist’s estate stamp is marked to the lower right
Inscription to the verso states ‘watercolor painting on reverse’
Includes an exhibition catalog from Cincinnati Art Galleries

A watercolor painting on paper by listed artist Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985), titled New Mexico 124. This piece depicts a barren and overgrown landscape rendered in muddled colors. The artist’s estate stamp is marked to the lower right. An inscription to the verso states ‘watercolor painting on reverse’. The composition is presented matted and wrapped in acetate. Includes an exhibition catalog from Cincinnati Art Galleries.

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 along the edges of matting.

Dimensions

- measures the matting; sight size 11.5" W x 8" H.

Item #

16CIN997-206