I have a painting that after doing the research I could, I discovered was an Edward G. Eisenlohr. The signature on this painting is clear. The thing is Eisenlohr was a landscape painter. I did have someone who was interested in this artist tell me that this was likely a very early Eisenlohr piece - perhaps done while he was studying.
So I did more research and after he had already made a name for himself as an artist, he was invited to join Gustave Schoenleber's class at the Grand-ducal Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, Germany, where he studied for two years (1907–08). I read that he was working with "dark impressionism" there. It wasn't until he came to Texas that he discovered his calling for a lighter brush and landscapes.
It's also my understanding that while studying (in that era) painters would often do this kind of work. The final and most clear clue is the the framers mark on the back - clearly German. So...given that information, I believe this piece was one of his earliest works while studying in Germany.
If anyone had additional information it would be great. I am also hoping to get a rough idea of value.
Thanks!
Megan