Titled "Guiding Light". Artist J. Alvin Storck. Seascape. Lighthouse. Fieldhouse New York. Saratoga Springs. Art Gallery.
Titled "Guiding Light". Artist J. Alvin Storck. Seascape. Lighthouse. Fieldhouse New York. Saratoga Springs. Art Gallery.

J. Alvin Storck, "Guiding Light", Framed Acrylic on Board, 25 x 19

$525.00

Guiding Light, an acrylic on board by J. Alvin Storck, reflects the artist’s steady, traditional approach to mid‑century American coastal landscape painting. A lighthouse and its surrounding buildings rise above a rocky shoreline, anchoring the composition with a sense of place and quiet resilience. Storck’s soft atmospheric handling of sky and sea contrasts with the crisp architectural forms, creating a balanced, contemplative scene that highlights his affinity for New England’s maritime settings.

Guiding Light, an acrylic on board by J. Alvin Storck, reflects the artist’s steady, traditional approach to mid‑century American coastal landscape painting. A lighthouse and its surrounding buildings rise above a rocky shoreline, anchoring the composition with a sense of place and quiet resilience. Storck’s soft atmospheric handling of sky and sea contrasts with the crisp architectural forms, creating a balanced, contemplative scene that highlights his affinity for New England’s maritime settings.

Artist Bio

J. Alvin Storck was a Chicago‑based artist active in the mid‑20th century, known for a versatile body of work spanning landscapes, cityscapes, figurative scenes, and abstraction. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, where his approach took shape through close observation, expressive brushwork, and a strong sense of atmosphere. Across signed original works in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, Storck blended modernist color and texture with representational clarity, capturing both the quiet drama of nature and the rhythms of the built environment. His work reflects a thoughtful balance between structure and experimentation, situating him within the broader tradition of American modern and mid‑century painting.



Important Details

Creator: J. Alvin Storck

Frame Dimensions: 30 in. Width, 24 in. Height, 1.5 in. Depth

Art Dimensions: 25 in. Width, 19 in. Height

Medium/Technique: Acrylic on Board

Period: Mid 20th Century

Art Place of Origin: United States

Condition: Well Preserved

Reference Number: STO-A825-AR-02