Martin Rettig Floral Still Life Oil Painting

Item Details

Martin Rettig (Ohio, 1869-1956)
Untitled, early-mid 20th century
Oil painting on canvas board
Signed to the lower right
Name plaque to the lower edge of frame

Martin Rettig was born in 1869 in Cincinnati, Ohio to a German beer brewer, and was the younger brother of artist John Rettig (1855-1932). He studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy, under Frank Duveneck (1848-1919) and began his career as a decorator at the famed Rookwood Pottery from 1882-1885. There he was known for his Japanesque style design work typical of the pottery at the time. Rettig went on to become a prolific painter, focusing on floral oil paintings, and he was the president of the Cincinnati Art Club from 1918-1920.

Condition

- some chipping and scratches to frame.

Dimensions

- frame measures; visible image measures 15.5" W x 19.5" H.

Item #

19DCC030-335