Robert H. Whitmore Graphite Thumbnail Sketches of Landscape and Architecture

Item Details

Robert Whitmore (American, 1890 – 1979)
Untitled (thumbnail compositions), early to mid 20th century
Eight graphite sketches on paper
Mostly unsigned
Artist estate verification stamp impressed to sheets

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

- heavy toning and discolorations across sheets; wear to edges and corners.

Dimensions

- measured stacked.

Item #

ITMG273731