Arthur Helwig 20th Century Lithograph

Item Details

Unsigned

Arthur Helwig (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1899 – 1976)
Untitled, dated early – mid 20th century
Lithograph on paper
Unsigned

An engraving with aquatint on paper by listed Cincinnati artist Arthur Helwig (1899 – 1976). This print features an abstracted, Cubist style scene with three costumed figures standing in a line, colored in with shades of gray. It is unsigned, unmarked, and presented unframed, with a protective acetate sleeve.

Arthur Helwig, was a notable artist and past president of the Cincinnati Art Club (1939 to 1941). Helwig was an active artist and instructor for well over four decades years. During this period he exhibited in galleries and museums in Europe, and over twenty different cities across the United States from San Francisco to New York City. He won a number of awards for his paintings including four 1st prize awards in national shows for his impressive lithographic prints. Helwig’s contribution as an art instructor was impressive, teaching for many years at the Cincinnati Art Academy. Helwig studied under Theodore Dorl, Bessie Hoover Wessel, and James Hopkins. He worked in watercolor, oils, and numerous printing methods and was also a well-known mural painter. His work has been featured in the collections of numerous museums across the United States including: The Cincinnati Art Museum, Chicago Art Institute, The Philadelphia Museum and The Cleveland Art Museum.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate.

Condition

- to Fair; discoloration with foxing and stains visible to both verso and recto; minor edge wear.

Dimensions

- measures full sheet; printed area measures 13" W x 9.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-2142