Window in Wiscasset 1946

Stow Wengenroth made this lithograph, "Window in Wiscasset," using a painstaking process of building tone with delicate marks. You can see the methodical way he coaxes the image out of the stone, a world rendered in shades of grey. The details are so crisp: the frills of the curtain, the brickwork of the building across the way, the reflection on the window pane. It’s almost hyperreal, but not quite. There's a softness, a stillness that feels very personal. Look closely at the way the light filters through the curtains, how Wengenroth captures the way the fabric bunches and folds. He's not just showing us a window; he’s inviting us into a moment, a mood, a memory. The composition is both intimate and expansive, framing a view while also suggesting an interior space, maybe even an interior life. It reminds me a little of Edward Hopper in its quiet contemplation, but with a gentler touch. It’s a reminder that art isn't just about grand gestures, but also about the beauty of everyday moments, observed with care and rendered with skill.