Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting on Paper of Abstract Figures

Item Details

A watercolor painting on paper by well-listed American artist, muralist, and teacher Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1900 – 1985). The painting depicts two figures rendered in broad brushstrokes and washes. Marked to the lower right corner with the artist’s estate stamp and ‘102’ in blue ink. Presented between single layers of white matting and white foam core board.

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 mat; visible image measures approximately 5.25" W x 7.75" H.

Item #

16CIN997-347