Carl Zimmerman Watercolor Painting

Item Details

Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio; 1900-1985)
Untitled (Farm Road), mid 20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower right
Inscribed to the verso stating the piece has an additional watercolor to the paper’s verso

An original watercolor painting on paper by well-listed American artist, muralist, and teacher Carl Zimmerman (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1900 – 1985). The painting depicts a winding dirt road with a farm and horses. It is signed to the lower right. It is marked on the verso ‘watercolor painting on reverse.’ and presented in white matting, wrapped 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

- some edge wear and marks to plastic.

Dimensions

- measures mat; visible image measures 21" W x 16.5" H.

Item #

16CIN997-603