Carl Zimmerman Portrait and Figure Drawings

Item Details

Unknown
Graphite on paper
Unsigned

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Figure Study), mid 20th century
Ink on paper
Unsigned

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Portrait Studies), mid 20th century
Graphite and sanguine on paper
Unsigned

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Portrait), mid 20th century
Untitled (Figure), mid 20th century
Sanguine on paper and tracing paper
Unsigned

A group of four drawings on paper by listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (1900-1985). Included are two sanguine pieces depicting a figure study of a man and a more fully-rendered portrait, a page with multiple graphite and sanguine portrait studies of a bearded man, and a destural figure study of a seated man in ink. All are unsigned and presented unframed in a protective acetate sleeve.

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.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate.

Condition

- varying degrees of discoloration to papers; smudges to drawings typical of medium.

Dimensions

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

16CIN997-2029