Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "Down Stream"

Item Details

A watercolor painting on paper titled Down Stream by well-listed American artist, muralist, and teacher Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900 – 1985). The work depicts a colorful stream using a variety of colors and brush strokes. To the bottom left, the artist monogram is stamped. The painting is presented in an off-white mat wrapped in plastic.

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

- some wear to the edges of the mat; some smudges to the surface of the plastic covering.

Dimensions

- measurements of mat; measurements of visible image 12.75" W x 10" H.

Item #

16CIN997-273