Bernard Steffen: A Pioneer of American Scene Lithography Bernard Steffen (1907 – 1980) stands as a significant figure in the American Scene movement, celebrated for his prolific output of lithographs and silkscreen prints that captured the essence of rural Kansas and imbued landscapes with poignant narratives. Born in Neodesha, Kansas, Steffen’s artistic journey began at the Kansas City Art Institute before he honed his craft at the A…