A.P. Wigle
Product Details
A.P. Wigle, American, 1885-1963. A 1930s oil on hexagon form artist board floral still life, titled "Vase of Flowers". Signed "Archie Wigle" and dated "1932" lower right, titled with annotations and a label from the Rex Lamoreaux Collection exhibition at the Creative Arts Center, Pontiac, Michigan, verso. Image 16 1/2 x 13 1/4" high, in a conforming gilded wood frame with additional painted decoration 19 1/2 x 16 1/4" 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.