Mention the name of Sol Wilson in the art world today and you’ll likely get a puzzled look. From the American mid-century, Wilson was one of the best-known artists. He was included in art books and exhibits, with great gallery representation. Today he is still celebrated in Provincetown and other locations along the upper north-east coast. Wilson was man’s artist. He painted the sea, wharves, fishermen and shore-men who worked the pier. These dark broody paintings with his navy-blue brush "sketch-technique" reflected his educational influences. His famous instructors, George Bellows and Robert Henri were instrumental in developing his style of Expressionist Realism. Wilson arrived in America at the age of fifteen from present day Lithuania. He had worked in his father’s lithography shop as a boy. Here in the states, Wilson attended art classes at Cooper Union, the National Academy, and the Ferrer School. This education enhanced his talent and provided the artisti...