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Ancient Aging Art Print
by William Fields
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Ancient Aging art print by William Fields. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This scene is in the aging cellars at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri. Nestled among the rolling hillsides of the Missouri River, in a... more
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Artist's Description
This scene is in the aging cellars at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri. Nestled among the rolling hillsides of the Missouri River, in a countryside reminiscent of Germany's Rhine Valley, is the little town of Hermann. Perched prominently on one of these hills, with a commanding view of the village, is Stone Hill Winery.
Established in 1847, Stone Hill grew to be the second largest winery in the United States. The wines were world renowned, winning gold medals in eight world's fairs, including Vienna in 1873 and Philadelphia in 1876. By the turn of the century, the winery was shipping 1,250,000 gallons of wine per year.
"Unfortunately, the advent of Prohibition in 1920 destroyed the wine industry in Missouri, and the winery's spectacular arched, underground cellars, the largest series of vaulted cellars in America, were used for growing mushrooms."
In 1965, with their four small children in tow, Jim and Betty Held bought the winery and began the long process of re...
About William Fields
William Fields, Artist Two Soaring Hearts, LLC www.william-fields.artistwebsites.com P.O. Box 293 Hermann, MO 65041 phone: 573.486.5252 or 314.578.5767 http://www.williamfieldsartphoto.com/develop/ Art is my passion. I try to put everything I have learned from every great teacher and through every mistake I have made into each and every piece with as much passion as I have for art and for life itself. Artists have been accused of being self aggrandizing, long winded, name droppers. I hate it when the critics get it right! In an attempt to diffuse those kinds of accusations, regardless of how accurate they may be, I am writing this statement today. Each picture I make begins with a germ of an idea. I visualize how I...
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Charlie and Norma Brock
Another of my favorite subjects.. Well done William.. V,F Charlie
William Fields replied:
Charlie, thanks so much!
Eunice Miller
f/v What a beautiful shot of a winery all of that goodness sealed in those barrels
William Fields replied:
Thanks Eunice, appreciate your support. You should visit Hermann and sample the wines first hand!
Joan Carroll
very cool! v/f
William Fields replied:
thanks Joan!
Mary Machare
Love the atmosphere created by the lights over the curved ceiling and your processing. I think I would like to sample some of the wine! vf &fb
William Fields replied:
Mary, thanks very much. You could visit or as an alternative, they ship. Let me know if you like and I'll get the ordering info for you.
Elizabeth Briggs
very nice! v
William Fields replied:
Thank you Elizabeth!
Barbara McMahon
Great capture William of this awesome winery! v
William Fields replied:
Barbara, thanks very much!