Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting on Paper of Birch Trees

Item Details

An original watercolor painting on paper of birch trees by well-listed artist Carl Zimmerman (American; 1900-1985). Depicted is a cropped view of a stand of birch trees in front of an evergreen forest. Marked to the lower right corner with the Zimmerman Estate stamp and the inventory number 291. Piece is without artist’s signature. Presented in white matting 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 mat; visible image measures 28.75" W x 21.0" H.

Item #

16CIN997-669