Cathal O’Toole Watercolor Painting of a Street Scene

Item Details

Cathal O’Toole
Untitled
Paper
Unsigned

An untitled watercolor painting on paper by listed artist Cathal Brendan O’Toole (Irish; 1904-1991). The piece is unsigned, stamped to the verso ‘Cathal O’Toole Estate’. It is presented unframed.

Irish-born Cathal Brendan O’Toole was known for his paintings, engravings and etchings including Chariot (1936). O’Toole first began to study fine art at the Glasgow School of Art before moving to New York to become a commercial artist after a stint as captain in the Irish Republican Army. O’Toole continued his studies in New York City at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. Later, he started his career teaching at Finch Junior College. During his lifetime O’Toole received much sponsorship for his work, including two Tiffany Foundation fellowships and the Pulitzer Traveling Scholarship in 1934. His work has been exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy Museum (New York), and the Virginia Museum of Art as well as many others.

Condition

- residue and stains throughout the surface; nicks around outside surface; corner edges are bent.

Dimensions

- measures image

Item #

18DCC348-002