Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900 – 1985)
Untitled, mid 20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower right

A watercolor painting on paper of crashing waves by Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985). This painting depicts waves crashing against a cluster of rocks on a beach. The artist’s signature is present to the lower right corner of the painting. This painting is presented matted and sealed in acetate.

Zimmerman was a prominent Cincinnati artist, known for his mural and oil paintings, as well as his teaching ability. He studied under Reginald Grooms, John E. Weis and Herman Wessel. In 1927, Zimmerman received his first commission to paint a mural through the recommendation of John E. Weiss, and after much success he was commissioned to paint murals for large cities across the United States. Zimmerman taught at the Art Academy, Taft Museum and Cincinnati Art Museum. He was the president and a longtime member of the Cincinnati Art Club.

Condition

- wear to edges of matting.

Dimensions

- measures mat; visible image measures 9.25" W x 6.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-216