Wisconsin Artist Bruno Ertz 1918 Watercolor of Birds

A quality watercolor depicting 2 birds on a snowy branch, painting is signed by Bruno Ertz and dated 1918. Ertz (1873-1956) was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to a German immigrant family and began painting in his early teenage years. He eventually moved to Milwaukee in 1890 where he opened an art studio in the Iron Block Building. Ertz’s works can be found at the Charles Allis Art Museum, Rahr-West Museum, and the Milwaukee Pubic Museum. This piece retains its original period frame and measures 22.5" tall X 15.75" across.
Condition Report: Excellent Condition