Owen J. Gromme (1896-1991), Rainbow Trout
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Owen J. Gromme (1896-1991)
Rainbow Trout, 1984
signed and dated "(c) O.J. Gromme. 84." lower left
oil on canvas, 16 by 20 in.
Owen Gromme was born in Wisconsin in 1896, and he spent much of his childhood hunting in the wetlands and forests near his home. Gromme made his career as the Curator of Birds and Mammals at the Milwaukee Public Museum, staying in this position for over four decades. In this capacity, he traveled across the United States, as well as to Africa, documenting the wildlife he encountered. Although he was a high-school dropout, by the time of his death in 1991 Owen Gromme had received five honorary doctorates, as well as published "Birds of Wisconsin," which he also illustrated. Known for his conservation activism, his paintings reflect his love of the outdoors.
Provenance: Private Collection, Wisconsin
Rainbow Trout, 1984
signed and dated "(c) O.J. Gromme. 84." lower left
oil on canvas, 16 by 20 in.
Owen Gromme was born in Wisconsin in 1896, and he spent much of his childhood hunting in the wetlands and forests near his home. Gromme made his career as the Curator of Birds and Mammals at the Milwaukee Public Museum, staying in this position for over four decades. In this capacity, he traveled across the United States, as well as to Africa, documenting the wildlife he encountered. Although he was a high-school dropout, by the time of his death in 1991 Owen Gromme had received five honorary doctorates, as well as published "Birds of Wisconsin," which he also illustrated. Known for his conservation activism, his paintings reflect his love of the outdoors.
Provenance: Private Collection, Wisconsin
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20.75 x 24.5 in
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Owen J. Gromme (1896-1991), Rainbow Trout
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