American, 1919-2005

Artist Biography:

Quaint Americana scenes illustrating rural life and landscapes are key features in Walter Brightwell’s artwork. His oil paintings of country life in the mid-1900s are expertly colored and detailed. After returning from WWII, he painted the rolling  oceansapes he saw on his way to Europe.  Brightwell was a gifted lithographer as well, creating prints span all seasons, with artist changing his color palettes from vibrant greens of springs to the rich oranges and reds of fall.