Willy Stöwer
Willy Stöwer | |
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Stöwer in 1913 | |
| Born | Wilhelm Christian Friedrich Stöwer 22 May 1864 |
| Died | 31 May 1931 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | self-taught |
| Known for | Naval art, Imperial German period Commercial art |
| Notable work | Der Untergang der „Titanic‟ |
| Spouse |
Henrietta Dettmann (m. 1898) |
| Patron(s) | Kaiser Wilhelm II |
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Willy Stöwer (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator, and author during the Imperial Period. 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.