Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting "Five Birches, Duluth"

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
Five Birches, Duluth, mid 20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Unsigned
Estate stamp to the lower right

A watercolor painting on paper titled Five Birches, Duluth by Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985). This painting depicts five white birch trees rendered with chaotic brushstrokes in the midst of a forest. The artist’s estate stamp is present to the lower right corner of the painting. This piece 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

- minor discoloration to paper.

Dimensions

- measures mat; visible image measures 11.0" W x 8.25" H.

Item #

16CIN997-269