Carl Zimmerman Charcoal Drawing

Item Details

Untitled
Charcoal on paper
Unsigned

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
Untitled, mid-late 20th century
Charcoal drawing on paper
Unsigned
Includes an exhibition catalog from Cincinnati Art Galleries

A charcoal drawing on paper by listed artist Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985). The grisaille composition depicts a prominent defoliated tree situated among a barren land. The work is unsigned and is presented unframed. Includes an exhibition catalog from Cincinnati Art Galleries.

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.

Condition

- minor discoloration throughout paper; minor wear along the edges of paper; minor perforations and wear to paper corners; minor charcoal smudges throughout the composition.

Dimensions

Item #

16CIN997-2033