Robert Whitmore "Male at Rest" Oil Painting Early 20th Century

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This is an exquisite oil painting on unstretched canvas titled Male at Rest by listed artist Robert Whitmore (American; 1890-1979), … Read more This is an exquisite oil painting on unstretched canvas titled Male at Rest by listed artist Robert Whitmore (American; 1890-1979), dated early-mid 20th century. The work depicts the gestural portrait of a reclined male nude portrayed from behind. The piece is unsigned and marked with artist’s estate stamp to the verso. Additionally to the verso, is the unfinished figural sketch of a male figure. This composition is presented unframed, mounted on foam board.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Robert Whitmore studied at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1913 to 1917. Subsequently, he served in World War I for a year, then continued his studies at the Cincinnati Art Academy. He is particularly known for his Ohioan landscapes painted en plein air, exhibiting loose impressionistic brushstrokes and brilliant vibrant colors. To accommodate working outdoors, he turned a Model T truck into his personal mobile studio. Whitmore was an art professor at Antioch College until his retirement in 1955, and his work has been exhibited at multiple institutions including the Dayton Art Institute, the National Academy of Design, and various galleries in Ohio. See less