Stow Wengnroth

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Stow Wengenroth was once referred to as “America’s greatest living artist working in black and white.” Wengenroth was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1906. He became a very well known artist and lithographer, considered one of the best lithographers of the twentieth century. Wengenroth became most known for his detailed depictions of seascapes and landscapes, focusing a great deal on shadow, light and form.

All of the works done by Wengenroth that I saw were extremely detailed and fascinating. After looking at his works and taking the class, I can appreciate all of the work that must have gone into each and every one of his works in order to be so detailed and particular.

One of his works that caught my eye was “Cape Ann Willows.” I am a sucker for a beautiful landscape and I believe Wengenroth successfully captures the natural beauty of the trees and their movement as they sit near a small stream. The trees take up most of the work, but do not overwhelm it. There is movement portrayed through the grass and plants near the water. Off in the distance, there is a light house and what looks to be a house next to it. It looks as if just beyond the trees is the ocean, with the lighthouse sitting to warn boats and ships of the land while traveling at night.

Like I said, I am a sucker for a beautiful landscape. I also love lighthouses so I thoroughly enjoy this work. I am astounded at how someone has the ability to produce a lithograph like this. Unlike some of the more sketchy works, this looks very realistic and captures the beauty that lies in this natural setting.