A.P. Wigle
Product Details
A.P. Wigle, American, 1885-1963. An early 20th century oil on canvas fall landscape. Signed "A. Palmer Wigle" lower right. Image 16 x 12" high overall, in period giltwood frame 26 x 20" high overall.
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Biography:
Impressionistic in style, Archie Palmer Wigle (American, 1865-1963), is known for his landscape, still life, and marine paintings. He was an active member of the Detroit artist community in the 1930s; He could be found working in studios all over the city of Detroit, and he was a frequent resident of Indian Village.
While there is little documentation regarding any aspect of Wigle’s life or career, the fruits of his labor abound. A multitude of his works can be found in many private collections in the Detroit area as well as within the Detroit Institute of the Arts. From his depictions of recognizable buildings in Detroit, to his romantic treatment of landscapes, the paintings of A.P. Wigle continue to be prized pieces of anyone’s collection.