Harvard vs. Yale I, 1933

by Harold von Schmidt (1893–1982)
Oil on canvas
24⅛ x 49⅞ inches
Signed and dated lower left: HAROLD / VON / SCHMIDT / 1933

Artist Biography

Harold von Schmidt was an illustrator and painter whose work appeared in several magazines and novels. While growing up in Alameda, California, Von Schmidt was encouraged to pursue art by his aunt. He studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland and, later, at the San Francisco Art Institute. During his studies, he began working in advertising and, in 1913, Von Schmidt completed his first cover design for Sunset magazine. In addition to his artistic abilities, Von Schmidt also had athletic talent, joining the United States rugby team at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics.

Von Schmidt moved to

Read More

Related Works

Contact Us About This Painting





    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Related Categories

    Related Subjects

      Go To Top