Richard Stalter Oil Painting of Grain Mill, 20th Century

Item Details

Richard Stalter (American, 1934 – 2020)
Grain mill, 20th century
Oil on canvas
Signed to lower right
Artist’s stamp to verso

Richard Stalter was a prolific painter whose work bridged the gap between traditional representation and a vibrant, modern sensibility. Having studied extensively under Bernard Lennon, Stalter developed a keen eye for tonal harmony and the fleeting effects of natural light. His portfolio ranges from intimate interior scenes to sweeping landscapes, all unified by a tactile quality and a rich, layered palette. Stalter was a fixture in the Connecticut art scene, where he lived and worked for decades. He was not only a practitioner of the arts but also a dedicated steward of the artistic legacies he respected.

The Connection: Stalter was the protégé and eventual executor of Bernard Lennon’s estate. He shared a lifelong professional partnership and close friendship with his fellow student, Susan Grisell, becoming the foremost collector of her work and a vocal advocate for her artistic merit.

Condition

- stretcher marks; accretions; dent to lower right corner; corrosion to staples on edges; broken staple and warped canvas to upper right; wear to edges; uneven toning and debris accumulation to canvas verso.

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Item #

ITMGS48867