Sketch
Object number2010.39.49
Artist
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Date1910
Mediumcharcoal; paper
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionCharcoal sketches of three designs on one sheet of paper. All are accented slightly with white. Left design: triangular-shape, floral design on bottom, curl at top; Center design: similar to flower bulb with floral designs on bottom and top; Right design: image of ram's head with curled antlers, floral designs also related with the image.Dimensions9.125 x 24.75 in. (23.2 x 62.9 cm)MarksHandwritten in pencil on back, bottom left, upside down: "Renaissance / Oct / 1910"; "Renaissance".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.
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Works Progress Administration
Related institution
Connelly Skill Learning Center
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