Description
Isabelle S. Wengenroth was an American craftsperson and designer, specializing in textiles. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she studied art with W. Reiss, A. Heckman, J. Carlson and G.P. Ennis. She was a member of the Design Guild in New York City and the National Association of Women Artists. Her son, Stow Wengenroth (1906-1978), was a prominent lithographer.
Artist’s name and address in her hand on brown paper backing removed from original frame: “Isabelle S. Wengenroth, 717 Main Street, Greenport, N.Y.”
Provenance: The artist gave this to the mother of the prior owner, who identified the location of the view as Peconic Bay.
Condition: Generally very good with the usual light overall toning and wear. Marginal mat burn and tacking holes, can be rematted out.
Reference:
Falk, Peter Hastings, ed. Who Was Who in American Art. Madison, Connecticut: Sound View Press, 1985. p. 669.
