Robert Whitmore Pastel Portrait of a Woman
Item Details
Untitled, early-mid 20th century
Pastel drawing on paper
Artist’s estate stamp to the verso
Inscribed “Fixed 9/92” to the lower right
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.
Provenance
From the artist’s estate
Condition
- minor wear and negligible creases throughout foam board backing; negligible edge where, pinhole perforations to corners, areas of pastel rubbing and overall toning throughout the paper.
Dimensions
- measures the backing; sheet size 11" W x 15" H.
Item #
18CIN998-518
