Willy Stower

1864-1931

German

Willy Stower was a German artist, illustrator and author during the German Imperial Period, 1871-1918. He was the son of a sea captain on the Baltic coast. He originally trained as a metalworker and worked as a technician in the engineering offices of various German shipyards. His talent was recognized early and his painting technique was self-taught and he soon received commissions as a draftsman, illustrator and painter.He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.