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20th Century Portrait of a Matador by Vernon Grimmer

About the Item

This portrait of a matador in profile is the work of American artist and designer Vernon Grimmer (20th Century). Set against a vivid crimson and yellow-gold background, the matador is depicted in traditional attire with a black cap and red sash, captured with bold contrast. Vernon Grimmer studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and trained in architecture at the Armour Institute of Technology (now the Illinois Institute of Technology). During the Great Depression, he contributed to public mural projects and later, during World War II, worked with the Austin Company designing battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines. In the post-war era, Grimmer expanded his design work to include residential homes, motels, schools, and commercial buildings. Presented in a sleek black Lucite frame, this work blends fine art and design sensibility—a reflection of Grimmer’s multifaceted career. A rare example of his portraiture, this piece offers insight into a lesser-known but accomplished American modernist.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Paint,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Item is in good condition.1200.
  • Seller Location:
    Winnetka, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MTP1stDibs: LU1291245478232

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