Frank Wilbert Stokes: Pioneer of Arctic and Antarctic Art Born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1858, Frank Wilbert Stokes emerged as a singular figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries – an American artist uniquely dedicated to capturing the stark beauty and challenging conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic. His career wasn’t defined by grand, sweeping landscapes typical of many artists of his era; instead, Stokes meticulously do…