"A Soggy Inconvenience" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister

Oil on canvas by Hy Hintermeister 1897-1972. From the archives of the Shaw Barton Calendar company. Used for early calendar print. Part of the humorous fishing series he started. 27”x22”. Well framed. Henry Hintermeister was born in 1897 in New York. His father John Henry Hintermeister was an illustrator as well. Father and son often worked as a duo, from the 1890s-1940s, under the pseudonym Hy Hintermeister. They became well known producing over 1,000 of illustrations; John Henry and Henry were often compared to Norman Rockwell with their illustration storytelling. Both father and son painters injected humor into their paintings and one can’t help but laugh or feel a wave of nostalgia come over them. When working for a client the Hintermeisters would send a sketch to the client for approval then used models from a large pool of friends, family and neighbors. John died in 1945 and Henry in 1963. Both artists used the same signature but on rare occasion, John would sign "J. Hy Hintermeister. 2019 auction records for the humorous fishing calendar series paintings are $16,000 plus. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: United States Size: 27” x 22” Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Hintermeister, Calendar Series, Art, Painting, Oil Painting, Fishing, Sporting, Bear, Humorous Art

Oil on canvas by Hy Hintermeister 1897-1972. From the archives of the Shaw Barton Calendar company. Used for early calendar print. Part of the humorou...

Oil on canvas by Hy Hintermeister 1897-1972. From the archives of the Shaw Barton Calendar company. Used for early calendar print. Part of the humorou...

Oil on canvas by Hy Hintermeister 1897-1972. From the archives of the Shaw Barton Calendar company. Used for early calendar print. Part of the humorou...

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