Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting on Pulp Paper Farm Landscape

Item Details

A watercolor painting on pulp paper landscape scene by Cincinnati artist Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900-1985). Depicted is a countryside farm in rich color with two figures in the foreground and horses grazing. Rolling hills stretch on into the horizon beneath the shade of a cloud filled sky. Signed to the lower right, ‘Carl Zimmerman’. 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 of Cincinnati, the Taft Museum of Art, and the Cincinnati Art Museum. He was the president and a longtime member of the Cincinnati Art Club.

Condition

- the thick indents of the paper create white spots throughout the composition.

Dimensions

- measures the mounting; visible image 20.75" W x 17" H.

Item #

17DCC190-493