Robert Whitmore Oil Painting

Item Details

Robert Whitmore
Untitled
Oil painting on canvas
Unsigned

Robert Whitmore (American; 1890-1979)
Untitled, early 20th century
Oil painting on canvas
Unsigned
Artist estate stamp marked to verso

An oil painting on canvas by well-listed Ohio-based artist Robert Whitmore (1890-1979). This portrait features a contemplative woman rendered with bold brushwork. An artist estate stamp is evident to the verso and it is presented mounted to foam core.

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

- toning, residue, stains, creasing, and fraying to canvas.

Dimensions

- mounting measures; composition measures 19" W x 22" H.

Item #

18CIN998-377