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Walter Meigs (1918-1988) "White Rock and Wave" Watercolor on Paper. Walter Meigs (1918-1988). Walter (Pete) Meigs was teaching at the University of Nebraska at the time and his inclusion in the show alone provided a valued boost to his young career. Two years later he was asked to head the Department of Fine Art at the University of Connecticut. While at the University from 1953 to 1961 his work developed, became even more precise and purposeful, and his acceptance in the New York art world was established. After leaving the University he spent time in Athens, Greece, the Bahamas, and Spain. By 1968 he had settled on the Island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The Canaries have provided Meigs with sufficient inspirations to keep him moving creatively. Since 1965 most have come to know him for large acrylic canvases depicting his impressions of the sea, sky and land's end. Most have also come to know him for stark contrasts of smooth, flat skies and heavily textured land masses. Except for the shows he had Lee Nordness Galleries in New York City from 1958-1971, few know the other side of Meigs. The linear compositions of flat Nebraska landscapes followed by the dark, introverted landscapes of the comparatively confined vistas of New England. In addition to these oils on masonite, few know him for watercolors, gouaches, collages and ink washes depicting landscapes and even some figurative works. Few know that he did a series of silk screen editions in the late 1950's as well as the interpolations of the early 1960's. Artist: Walter Meigs Title: "White Rock and Wave" Medium: Watercolor on Paper Circa/Year: 1963 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 21.25in x 28.25in Keywords: Abstract Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1612