Robert Whitmore Watercolor Studies

Item Details

Robert Whitmore (American; 1890-1979)
Untitled (Watercolor Studies of Landscapes, Florals, and Geometric Forms), early 20th century
Watercolor paintings on paper
Unsigned
Each page marked with a Robert Whitmore estate stamp

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Robert Whitmore studied at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1913 to 1917. Subsequently, he served in World War I for a year, then continued his studies at the Cincinnati Art Academy. He is particularly known for his Ohioan landscapes painted en plein air, exhibiting loose impressionistic brushstrokes and brilliant vibrant colors. To accommodate working outdoors, he turned a Model T truck into his personal mobile studio. Whitmore was an art professor at Antioch College until his retirement in 1955, and his work has been exhibited at multiple institutions including the Dayton Art Institute, the National Academy of Design, and various galleries in Ohio.

Condition

- severe discoloration and foxing to papers; slight warping to grounds; edge wear to pages.

Dimensions

- measures the largest sheet of five.

Item #

18CIN998-457