Robert Philipp (American, 1895-1981), "In Central Park, N.Y.", c. 1938; oil/board, 14" x 23.75", signed and dated; exhibition label verso from Raydon Gallery. New York modernist painter. Philipp studied at the National Academy of Design, and exhibited paintings of figures, cafes, and city scenes throughout the 1930s-60s. His work is in the collections of the Boston Museum, University of Illinois, National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum. New York modernist painter. Philipp studied at the National Academy of Design, and exhibited paintings of figures, cafes, and city scenes throughout the 1930s-60s. His work is in the collections of the Boston Museum, University of Illinois, National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum.