Drawing

Object number2010.39.120

ArtistPossibly Carl T. Schofer (1860 - 1920)

ArtistPossibly Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

Datec. 1910

Mediumpaper; charcoal

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionCharcoal drawing on paper of multiple images. Primary drawing in center and left is of a female wearing a headpiece, hair down back and rest on proper right shoulder; eyes looking off to the right; wearing two strings of pearls around neck. To right of female are two drawings of hands in different positions.Dimensions23.125 x 22.75 in. (58.7 x 57.8 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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