498. Edmund Henry Wuerpel (American, 1866-1958), "Moods of Grayness"; oil/canvas, 18" x 24", signed and titled. Important tonalist painter. Wuerpel studied with Whistler and Gerome in Paris. He was well known for his atmospheric landscapes, and was the Dean of the St. Louis School of Fine Art. He exhibited extensively, and won awards at the St. Louis Expo (1904) and the Pan-Pacific Expo (1915). 1500-2500

499. William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969), "Harbor Scene", c.1930; oil/board, 11.5" x 13", signed. Important Rockport area impressionist. He studied in Boston with Tarbell and specialized in loosely painted landscapes and harbor scenes. He was a member of the Rockport Art Association, North Shore Art Association, and the national Academy. 800-1200

500. Edmund Henry Wuerpel (American, 1866-1958), "Symphonic", c.1940; oil/canvas, 21" x 26", signed and titled. Important tonalist painter. Wuerpel studied with Whistler and Gerome in Paris. He was well known for his atmospheric landscapes, and was the Dean of the St. Louis School of Fine Art. He exhibited extensively, and won awards at the St. Louis Expo (1904) and the Pan-Pacific Expo (1915). 1500-2500

501. Ernest Fredericks (American, early 20th century), "Blue and Gold", c.1930; oil/canvas, 28" x 38", signed. Midwestern impressionist painter. Fredericks was known for his colorful landscapes. This is a major example of his work. 1000-1500

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