Reginald Grooms Watercolor Painting on Paper "Rotary"

Item Details

An original watercolor painting on paper titled Rotary by listed Ohio artist, Reginald Grooms (1900 – 1989). The painting depicts a city scape rendered in blue, yellow and brown, with a focal point on fountain inscribed with the word, ‘Rotary’. The piece is signed in ink to the lower left and is protected behind acetate, temporarily mounted on a foam board.

Grooms was a painter, watercolorist, lithographer and teacher. His students include many prominent and listed Cincinnati artists. The son of a wood engraver, Grooms took up watercolors and oils as a childhood hobby. He received a minuscule amount of formal art training in his school days. Later, he would later study at the Cincinnati Art Academy for 5 years and the Academie Julian in Paris for 2 years. Grooms has had numerous solo exhibitions throughout his life. His works have been exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cincinnati Art Club, the University of Cincinnati, and more.

Condition

Slight discoloration to paper.

Dimensions

- measures the mounting; Paper measures 28" W x 20" H.

Item #

17DCC093-705