A Visionary of the American Landscape John Stockton de Martelly (1903–1979) stands as a profound, though often understated, pillar of twentieth-century American art. Born in Philadelphia to French parents who had immigrated to the United States at the close of the nineteenth century, de Martelly possessed a lineage that bridged European classical sensibilities with a burgeoning American identity. His early life was a tapestry of cultural richness, providing him with an innate appreciation for the fine traditions of the Old World while fostering a deep-seated connection to the evolving spirit…