Carl Zimmerman Charcoal and Ink Drawing

Item Details

Ink on paper

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

An ink and charcoal drawing on paper by listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (1900-1985). This work depicts a group of monks in their robes seated in mid-conversation. They are rendered in loose linework over gestural charcoal shading. It is 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

- discoloration to paper, concentrated towards edges.

Dimensions

Item #

16CIN997-2039