Featured F.M. Doblmeier published postcards - K Roller artist

Just to let you know, the "Who Was Who in American Art" is supposed to be a compilation of what was in the older publications that were mentioned ("Who's Who in American Art," I mean.) The "Who Was Who.." included just people who were then deceased, as I recall. However, it would be worth checking the older editions ("Who's Who") in case something was left out of the later compilation.

Also, I notice the entry says "Illustrator: McCall's" rather than just one cover. Maybe he did even more illustrations for them?

 

Good point!

 

Another find! Received and email from American Artists Group, who told me they published 2 cards with his artwork. The Trinity Church one we already have, and this one:


What's interesting is that we have 2 painting of his very similar to this with the sheep going into the woods:

 

Hey, found a review in the New York Times of 1936 exhibition of his work.

https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1936/01/26/85216035.pdf

Debora

 

Nice find! Guess I need to subscribe!

 

Couldn't find anything else.

Debora

 

Jason,
I was just thinking about that Christmas card from 1946. Have you seen any Christmas themed watercolor artworks?

 

I have not seen any of his artwork with a holiday theme actually!

 

I think 'Protective Wintergreens' would make a fine winter holiday card, or to my taste in such things, anyway.

 

Funny you mention that because I put it in a silver frame with a cardinal red mat, and use it for Christmas decor on my wall!

 

@Jason2424
I was just thinking, it might be worthwhile to call us copyright office. From reading up, it is a little unclear to me, as to a no fee inquiry. As I read it, if you have copyright no. And date, it should be no fee. I would also ask what they could send you. I’m just assuming an artist would submit a sketch or sample with the application. I think the info is in one of figtree3’s posts. (Or maybe I’m misunderstanding it)
HT

 

Since things have seemed to slow down a bit on this thread, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that contributed and helped my family so far on our quest! I will continue to update the forum in the coming months as we, I'm sure, find more of his legacy. Please keep me updated if you come across any more tidbits, or large bits, of information about my great-grandfather Samuel Kagey Roller! Thank you all!

 

Update: We have located one of the original paintings done, which was used to print the Trinity Church postcard. We now know the original paintings were 5" x 7.5". Below is a picture of the actual painting. I am in negotiation to purchase it from the current owner, but understandably they are asking for quite a bit.

A new friend who is in the Metropolitan Postcard Club of NYC will be keeping an eye out for me at the Postcard show this weekend! Per my wife our 2 month old first child takes precedence over searching for dead ancestors artwork, so I cannot personally attend!

 

That is great news! And thanks for the update. Your wife's priorities are in good order. (And yours, too.) When the baby gets a little older you can start teaching him/her about this family heritage, and maybe then you all can enjoy the quest!

 

Congratulations on both updates!

 

Just wanted to bump up this thread from a year ago, as we are still on the hunt for all the postcards of my great-grandfather! Here are the names of ones we still do not have:

Cloisters in beautiful Ft. Tryon Park, on the Hudson River
View of Cloisters, through an arch in Ft. Tryon Park (the ones you have)
Empire State, the world's tallest building
Fifth Ave. view of la Maison Francaise and British Empire bldg., in Rockefeller Center
George Washington arch, at Washington Square Park, looking up Fifth Ave.
George Washington bridge, from Ft. Tryon Park
Glimpse of the residential section on Central Park, West, from Central Park above 72nd St.
Woolworth building from Center St

Any help or leads would be greatly appreciated!
Jason

 

Thanks again Hunting, i mean "I need help"!

 

Thanks for the update! I won't be going to an antique show at least until April. But will try to remember to keep an eye open for these. (Will have to re-read the thread to remind myself.)

 

Thanks Figtree! I hope to go to the NYC Postcard Convention in April myself.