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1864 Wolgast, Germany - 1931 Berlin, Germany. Known for: Marine, sailing ship painting.
Willy Stower (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs*. Many of his works... Read full biography
Willy Stower (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs*. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Willy Stöwer, the... Read full biography
Willy Stower (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs*. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Willy Stöwer, the son of a sea captain, was born in Wolgast, Germany on the Baltic coast. He originally trained as a metalworker and worked as a technician in the engineering offices of various German shipyards. He... Read full biography
Willy Stower (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs*. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Willy Stöwer, the son of a sea captain, was born in Wolgast, Germany on the Baltic coast. He originally trained as a metalworker and worked as a technician in the engineering offices of various German shipyards. He soon received commissions as a draftsman, illustrator and painter. His talent was recognized early and his painting technique was self-taught. In 1892 he married Henrietta Dettmann from a wealthy family, and this allowed him to devote himself... Read full biography
Willy Stower (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs*. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Willy Stöwer, the son of a sea captain, was born in Wolgast, Germany on the Baltic coast. He originally trained as a metalworker and worked as a technician in the engineering offices of various German shipyards. He soon received commissions as a draftsman, illustrator and painter. His talent was recognized early and his painting technique was self-taught. In 1892 he married Henrietta Dettmann from a wealthy family, and this allowed him to devote himself exclusively to his work as an artist. Kaiser Wilhelm II became an enthusiastic supporter and patron of the artist and Stöwer was said to be... Read full biography
