Painting
Object number2010.39.82
Attributed to
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
Attributed to
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Mediumpaint; board; paper
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionWatercolor on art board. Architectural design in blue and white, accented in red and orange. Inside oval near top is a nature scene. Appears to be unfinished.Dimensions14 x 19.5 in. (35.6 x 49.5 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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