Carl Zimmerman Oil Painting on Canvas Floral Still Life
Item Details
An oil painting on canvas of floral still life by Cincinnati artist Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900-1985), dated 1923. Depicted is a bouquet of colorful flowers sitting in a pale green vase upon a patterned tablecloth. Behind the flowers is a window accompanied by a bowl of fruit and a magazine. Signed with an ‘Estate of Carl Zimmerman’ stamp and dated to the work to the lower right corner. The item remains unframed.
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
- minor wear throughout the canvas; minor paint loss and craquelure throughout the composition; stretcher marks visible throughout the composition.
Dimensions
Item #
17DCC190-491
