Painting
Object number2010.39.81
ArtistPossibly
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
ArtistPossibly
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Manufacturer
Kurtz, Langbein and Swartz
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumpaint; board; paper
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionWatercolor painting on art board. Paper cover flap. Architectural design, multicolored, featuring highly decorative floral image; seal of the city of Pittsburgh in center of decoration in yellow. Appears unfinished.Dimensions15 x 20.125 in. (38.1 x 51.1 cm)MarksBack: art board label has text including “…est Illustrating Boards / … / SPECIALLY MADE FOR / …, LANGBEIN & SWARTZ / …Street Pittsburgh, Pa.”
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.
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh
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