Carl Zimmerman Charcoal and Sanguine Drawings

Item Details

Charcoal on paper

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Two Figures), mid 20th century
Charcoal on paper
Unsigned

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

A group of three drawings on paper by listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (1900-1985). Included are two charcoal pieces depicting figure studies of a young man seated in two different poses, one with softly blended shading and the other with rougher lines; and an additional figure study in sanguine depicts the same boy seated with his legs crossed. 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

- some discoloration to papers; smudging to drawings typical of medium.

Dimensions

- measures one sheet.

Item #

16CIN997-2030