Carl Zimmerman Watercolor on Paper "Rolling Surf"

Item Details

A watercolor painting on paper titled Rolling Surf by Cincinnati artist Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900-1985), executed in 1970. White froth sprays on to the rocks leftover from the crashing wave of the in the top of the composition. Angular rocks protrude in all directions with pointed ends and geometric forms. To the verso is an inscription, ‘Rolling Surf- 1970- Mt. Desert,’ with Mt. Desert being an island in Maine. Embossed mark to the lower right, ‘Estate of Carl Zimmerman,’ and a notated ‘67’ in blue ink to the right. Presented mounted to foam core with a white matting and wrapped 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 the mat; visible image 9.5" W x 6.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-343