Painting

Object number2010.39.135

ArtistPossibly Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

ArtistPossibly Carl T. Schofer (1860 - 1920)

Datec. 1910

Mediumpaper; charcoal

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionRectangular painting, with small charcoal drawings on bottom edge. Decorative images of a floral motif, painted white with orange accents, with green background. Around object is spotted gold paint. Charcoal drawings: profile of a man's head, mouth opened and enlarged; sketch resembling aforementioned motif.Dimensions30.5 x 20.25 in. (77.5 x 51.4 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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Related institution Connelly Skill Learning Center

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