Painting
Object number2010.39.106
ArtistPossibly
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
ArtistPossibly
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Mediumpaint; board
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionWatercolor painting on art paper, mounted to black art board; painting's edge is cut into a six-sided sheet. Architectural design of a church's pulpit: light to deep orange, with brown wood doors, paneling and pulpit. Intricate ceiling border above circular window. Unfinished circle in pencil on left. In center, above pulpit, is a multicolored detailed design featuring the Holy Spirit in dove form. On right side, wall is light green, possibly for offering an alternative wall color with brown door.Dimensions21.875 x 17 in. (55.6 x 43.2 cm)SignedPossible signature in white on bottom right.
InscriptionsHandwritten on board below painting on left, "SCALE 3/8"-1".
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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