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William Grauer Art

American, 1896-1985
William C. Grauer (2 Dec. 1895-6 Apr. 1985) was a painter, muralist, and art teacher active in Cleveland for nearly 60 years. Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art in 1914 and saw service in France during World War I. Coming to Cleveland as a free-lance artist in 1927, he married Natalie Eynon (1888-1955), a fellow native Philadelphian and artist with whose career his own became intertwined. Invited to contribute murals to the President's Cottage at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., in 1932, they returned to found and co-direct the Old White Art Colony, School and Gallery there during the summers from 1934-40. During the same period they also started the art department at Cleveland College of Western Reserve University. Grauer painted murals for the West Virginia exhibitions in both the Chicago Century of Progress (1933) and the New York World's Fair (1939). Residents of Ambleside Dr. near University Circle, the Grauers also maintained a summer home and studio in E. Claridon, Geauga County. They had 2 daughters, Blanche E. and Gretchen. Following the death of his wife, Grauer married another Cleveland College art instructor, Dorothy Turobinski, in 1964. He retired from WRU as associate professor of art in 1966 but continued to paint and to teach privately. Increasingly abstract in style in his later years, his work had been exhibited in 55 May Shows at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right Provenance: Estate of the Artist With the artist's original presentation (Frame and matting) Two similar titles were exhibited in The ...

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1950s American Modern William Grauer Art

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Watercolor

untitled (Yellow Adobe Building with Bell)
untitled (Yellow Adobe Building with Bell)

untitled (Yellow Adobe Building with Bell)

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled (Mexican Village) Ink and watercolor on paper, c. 1960 Estate Stamp Lower Left Provenance: estate of the Artist Condition: Excelleent Image/Sheet size; 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches ...

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20th Century William Grauer Art

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Ink, Watercolor

Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right Provenance: Estate of the Artist With the artist's original presentation (Frame and matting) Two similar titles were exhibited in The ...

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1950s American Modern William Grauer Art

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Watercolor

untitled (Street Scene Mexico)
untitled (Street Scene Mexico)

untitled (Street Scene Mexico)

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled Mexican Landscape (Man Walking on Street) Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed with the estate stamp lower right (see photo) From the Estate of the Artist with the artist's estate stamp lower right. C. 1960's Condition: excellent Image/Sheet size: 9 7/8 x 7 5/8 inches William C. Grauer (1895-1985) William C. Grauer (1895-1985) was born in Philadelphia to German immigrant parents. After attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, Grauer received a four year scholarship from the City of Philadelphia to pursue post graduate work. It was during this time that Grauer began working as a designer at the Decorative Stained Glass Co. in Philadelphia. Following his World War I service in France, Grauer moved to Akron, Ohio where he opened a studio in 1919 with his future brother-in-law, the architect George Evans Mitchell. Soon, the Rorimer-Brooks design company, the developer Van Swerngen brothers, as well as the Sterling Welch and Halle Bros. department stores realized the extent of Grauer's talent and eagerly employed him. Grauer’s work during this time included architectural renderings for Shaker Square, Moreland Courts, and other many other projects commissioned by Cleveland architects. Grauer also remained true to his roots as a master designer of stained glass windows. With his work in such high demand, Grauer received a commission in 1921 to paint murals for the French Grill...

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1960s American Modern William Grauer Art

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Watercolor

untitled (The White Barn with Farmers and Horse)
untitled (The White Barn with Farmers and Horse)

untitled (The White Barn with Farmers and Horse)

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

untitled (The White Barn with Farmers and Horse) Watercolor, c. 1950 Signed by the artist in ink lower right: Wm. C. Grauer Numbered in pencil verso: 152 Provenance: Estate of the Ar...

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1950s American Realist William Grauer Art

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Watercolor

Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

Gaspe: St. Lawrence Village

By William Grauer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed by the artist in pencil lower right Provenance: Estate of the Artist References And Exhibitions: With the artist's own original presentation (frame and matting) Two simil...

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1950s William Grauer Art

Materials

Watercolor

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