joseph Morgan Henninger
Vue of Chiloa Bridge, Japan
c.1950

About the Item

This artwork "Vue of Chiloa Bridge, Japan" c.1950 is an watercolor on paper by noted American artist Joseph Morgan Henninger, 1906-1996 It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 21 x 28.65 inches, framed is 28.5 x 35.85 inches. Framed in original wooden gold frame, with fabric liner. It is in very good condition. About the artist: Joseph Morgan Henninger (May 15, 1906 – March 7, 1999) was an American artist and illustrator. He was born in Elwood, Indiana and died In Pacific Palisades, California. Joseph Henninger was an accomplished painter and sculptor. He also became a commercial artist, an illustrator, and a teacher of "Croquie". He was a founding member and the first president of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles (1953). The Society has established an annual award in his name to honor a top illustrator. He was a graduate of l'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He had won a four-year scholarship for a painting submitted to the Thomas Award competition. Upon graduating, he returned to Indiana and set up a portrait studio in Indianapolis. Later, he moved to Chicago, and then to the Arizona State University where he painted two murals. Finally, he settled in Los Angeles, California and his career as an illustrator, commercial artist, and teacher began. He taught classes at the Art Center College of Design for 36 years and many of his students became outstanding artists. Henninger also worked in the film industry, providing illustrations and set designs for Vincent Korda, Selznick Studios, Walt Disney, United Artists, MGM, and Columbia. During World War II, he headed the Illustration Department of Lockheed Aircraft where he created perspective drawings of aircraft. Throughout his career years, Henninger continued to create fine art, including paintings in oil, acrylic and, primarily, watercolor. He traveled extensively in Europe to find subjects and locations for his paintings and also made several trips to Japan. An example of his skill and attention to detail is the watercolor shown at the right, depicting 33 scenes of Spain on a single canvas. His works are on display in private collections and museums, including the Pentagon. In the Air Force Academy Art Collection can be seen several of his paintings, including a portrait of Charles Yeager. At the Tempe Campus of Arizona State University there are two murals painted.

Creator:

joseph Morgan Henninger (1906 - 1996)

Creation Year:

c.1950

Dimensions:

Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 35.85 in (91.06 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Medium:

Watercolor

Movement & Style:

American Impressionist

Period:

Mid-20th Century