Description
Vintage Original Drawing Portrait of Woman by Robert Whitman c.1940.
Signed on the verso presented matted and framed.
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:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition minor age discoloration commensurate of age
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, Pencil
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Signed on the verso presented matted and framed.
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:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition minor age discoloration commensurate of age
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, Pencil
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition minor age discoloration commensurate of age
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15 x 12 x 1 in
Vintage Original Drawing Portrait of Woman by Robert Whitman C.1940
Estimate $95-$190
Starting Bid
$45
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