Carl Zimmerman Charcoal Drawings
Item Details
Charcoal on paper
Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Two Portraits), mid 20th century
Charcoal on paper
Unsigned
A pair of charcoal drawings on paper by listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (1900-1985). These pieces both depict the same young man’s portrait, fully rendered in the face and with a gestural sketch of his collared shirt. In one, the shading has been smoothly blended, and in the other the shading is created using expressive cross-hatched lines. Both 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
- minor discoloration to papers; smudging to images typical of medium.
Dimensions
- measures one sheet.
Item #
16CIN997-2035