Drawing
Object number2010.39.119
ArtistPossibly
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
ArtistPossibly
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Datec. 1910
Mediumpaper; charcoal; pencil
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionDrawing features a number of different drawn images on one sheet of paper: on left is the face of a person with curled architectural shapes on head, wings of head, and with snake around neck; on right is the profile of a male face. Left side background is colored in yellow. On top, left of center, are drawings of eyes and mouths.Dimensions24.875 x 40.375 in. (63.2 x 102.6 cm)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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