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Reynold H. Weidenaar (1915-1985) was an artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan, recognized nationally as well as locally for his technical virtuosity as a draftsman and printmaker. He embraced the subject matter and realism of American Regionalist art, though his depictions of the American Scene reflect a uniquely personal, often satirical perspective. Weidenaar is especially known for his mezzotint prints, particularly those of architectural subjects, such as the construction of the Mackinac Bridge. == Biography == November 17, 1915 - Reynold Henry Weidenaar was born to Dirk Weidenaar and Effie Kuiper Weidenaar in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1927 - He and his mother Effie and sister Jeanne begin to spell their last name Weidener (see Grand Rapids City Directory 1927). 1930s - Attends Christian High School and Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. 1935-1936 - Attends David Wolcott Kendall School of Art (now Kendall College of Art and Design), for a one-year period, plus four terms of evening classes. June 1938 – Wins first prize in painting for Kansas City Art Institute National High School Competition. June 1938 – Graduates from George A. Davis Vocational and Technical High School, Grand Rapids. September 1938– May 1940 - Studies at Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri. His instructors include Thomas Hart Benton and John de Martelly. May 1940 – Spends one week in Chicago receiving instruction in etching and printing techniques from Bertha Jaques and James Swann. March 1941 – His etchings ''Evening Storm'' and ''Marketplace II'' are acquired by the Library of Congress, chosen from the Society of American Etchers Exhibition in New York. October 1941 – Solo exhibition of etchings at the Grand Rapids Art Gallery. March 2–31, 1941 – Solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution United States National Museum, Division of Graphic Arts. May 1943 – Changes spelling of his name back to Weidenaar. April 1944– Awarded John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship Award. June 1944 - Marries Ilse Eerdmans. November 1944 – Travels in Mexico with his wife, on Guggenheim Fellowship, three-month period. September 1948 – His article on the mezzotint technique is published in American Artist. October 1948 – Awarded Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Scholarship. April 1949 – Elected Associate member (designated as A.N.A.) of National Academy of Design, New York. 1954 - Begins painting watercolors. 1956 - Joins faculty at Kendall School of Design (continuing through 1975). Fall 1959 – Travels to Italy. Begins fresco work at LaGrave Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, continues through 1965. March 1965 - Elected full Academician, National Academy of Design, New York. 1966 - Divorced. January 1966 - One man show of watercolors at the Grand Rapids Art Gallery. 1970 - Authors and illustrates book on West Michigan, ''Our Changing Landscape''. 1980 - Co-authors and illustrates ''A Sketchbook of Michigan'', with Anne Zeller. 1981 - Solo exhibition at Martin Sumers Graphics, New York. November 1983 – Retrospective exhibition at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, “Reynold Weidenaar: Dutch Master of Grand Rapids.” November 1983 - Retrospective exhibition at Hefner’s Art Gallery, Grand Rapids. 1985 - Dies of cardiac arrest at age 69. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Reynold Weidenaar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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