sought-after !​ Karl Mattern Original Watercolor – Railroad Crossing Scene – Modernist American

This is an original watercolor painting by noted modernist painter Karl Mattern (1892–1969), depicting a stylized American townscape with a railroad crossing, structures, and bold brushwork—typical of Mattern’s acclaimed modernist approach.

Mattern, born in Germany and active primarily in Kansas, was a respected figure in early 20th-century American art. He taught for over two decades at the University of Kansas and is top known for his landscapes and architectural scenes rendered in dynamic, expressive watercolor.

This painting is representative of Mattern’s signature aesthetic—blending abstraction and realism—and closely resembles compositions such as “Railroad Crossing & Church.” Works by Karl Mattern are held in private collections and institutions, and his watercolors have appeared in regional auctions.

Details:
Artist: Karl Mattern (1892–1969)
Medium: Watercolor on paper (original)
Signed: Lower left
Style: Modernist / Abstract Landscape
Subject: Railroad crossing, buildin