Arthur Helwig Oil Painting on Board "The Forest"
Item Details
An original oil painting on board titled The forest by Cincinnati artist Arthur Helwig (1899-1976). The piece depicts a scene in the woods with the silhouette of multiple trees, animals, and leaves rendered within vibrant solid tonalities. The piece is faintly signed to the lower right corner. Presented without glass, within a wood floating frame. There is an informational label affixed to the upper left corner of the verso with artist’s name and title.
Arthur Helwig was a notable artist and past president of the Cincinnati Art Club (1939 to 1941). Helwig was an active artist and instructor for well over four decades. During this period he exhibited in galleries and museums in Europe, and over twenty different cities across the United States from San Francisco to New York City. He won a number of awards for his paintings including four 1st prize awards in national shows for his impressive lithographic prints. Helwig’s contribution as an art instructor was impressive, teaching for many years at the Cincinnati Art Academy. Helwig studied under Theodore Dorl, Bessie Hoover Wessel, and James Hopkins. He worked in watercolor, oils, and numerous printing methods and was also a well-known mural painter. His work has been featured in the collections of numerous museums across the United States including The Cincinnati Art Museum, Chicago Art Institute, The Philadelphia Museum and The Cleveland Art Museum.
Condition
- discoloration and irregularities on frame; warping, dust residues and water stains throughout composition.
Dimensions
- measures in the frame; image size measures 41" W x 41" H.
Item #
16CIN997-441
