A vintage 1974 serigraph by S. Haigler, Castillo captures a sunlit historic walkway and fortress wall through bold tonal reduction and graphic contrast—an evocative collectible of 1970s American printmaking.
Castillo presents a quiet, contemplative scene: a lone seated figure beneath wind-shaped trees along a stone promenade leading toward a fortified structure. The composition is distilled into large, graphic planes—deep umbers and warm sands—creating a strong sense of light, shadow, and architectural permanence. The simplified silhouettes and selective detail suggest a photographic origin translated into print, a hallmark of 1970s serigraphic aesthetics.
As a serigraph, the work relies on layered screens to achieve clean edges and controlled tonal relationships. The restrained palette heightens atmosphere, evoking heat, stillness, and historical weight. Pencil annotations at the lower margin include the title “Castillo,” the artist’s signature “S. Haigler,” the date 1974, and the edition number 30/100, confirming a limited, collectible run.
The imagery strongly suggests the Castillo de San Marcos setting in St. Augustine, Florida (sea wall promenade, coquina fort mass, coastal light).
S. Haigler is an American artist active during the mid-20th century, with documented printmaking activity in the 1970s. While comprehensive archival records are limited, Haigler’s known works—primarily serigraphs—align with a period when American printmakers were translating photographic and architectural subjects into graphic, poster-like compositions using screenprinting.
The visual language evident in Castillo suggests influences from modernist realism, photographic reduction, and the travel-inspired architectural scenes popular among American artists working in the 1960s–70s. The emphasis on strong light/shadow, simplified forms, and place-based imagery indicates a practice attentive to environment and atmosphere rather than narrative detail.
Haigler’s prints circulated through commercial and gallery channels in the U.S., and works from this period appear consistently signed, dated, and editioned—evidence of professional print production. While specific educational affiliations and exhibition histories are not widely published, the consistency of technique and edition practice supports Haigler’s standing as an established mid-century American printmaker.
Note: In the absence of a consolidated institutional biography, the above profile synthesizes information from dated print inscriptions, market records, and stylistic analysis of extant works. Additional archival discovery (gallery catalogs, regional exhibition lists) could further refine the artist’s biography.
S. Haigler (American, 20th c.), Castillo, 1974, color serigraph on paper, 15 × 18 in, pencil signed, titled, dated, and numbered 30/100.
Artist: S. Haigler (American)
Title:Castillo
Year: 1974
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint) on paper
Dimensions: 15 × 18 inches
Edition: 30/100
Markings: Pencil title, signature, date, and edition number
Authentication Basis: Visible pencil annotations consistent with period serigraph practice; edition size and signature align with known works; provenance through Mitch Morse Gallery.
Condition: Not examined in person; valuation assumes good condition with stable inks and clean margins.
Mitch Morse Gallery (acquired in NYC, United States & Europe) → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
A vintage 1974 serigraph by S. Haigler, Castillo captures a sunlit historic walkway and fortress wall through bold tonal reduction and graphic contrast—an evocative collectible of 1970s American printmaking.
Castillo presents a quiet, contemplative scene: a lone seated figure beneath wind-shaped trees along a stone promenade leading toward a fortified structure. The composition is distilled into large, graphic planes—deep umbers and warm sands—creating a strong sense of light, shadow, and architectural permanence. The simplified silhouettes and selective detail suggest a photographic origin translated into print, a hallmark of 1970s serigraphic aesthetics.
As a serigraph, the work relies on layered screens to achieve clean edges and controlled tonal relationships. The restrained palette heightens atmosphere, evoking heat, stillness, and historical weight. Pencil annotations at the lower margin include the title “Castillo,” the artist’s signature “S. Haigler,” the date 1974, and the edition number 30/100, confirming a limited, collectible run.
The imagery strongly suggests the Castillo de San Marcos setting in St. Augustine, Florida (sea wall promenade, coquina fort mass, coastal light).
S. Haigler is an American artist active during the mid-20th century, with documented printmaking activity in the 1970s. While comprehensive archival records are limited, Haigler’s known works—primarily serigraphs—align with a period when American printmakers were translating photographic and architectural subjects into graphic, poster-like compositions using screenprinting.
The visual language evident in Castillo suggests influences from modernist realism, photographic reduction, and the travel-inspired architectural scenes popular among American artists working in the 1960s–70s. The emphasis on strong light/shadow, simplified forms, and place-based imagery indicates a practice attentive to environment and atmosphere rather than narrative detail.
Haigler’s prints circulated through commercial and gallery channels in the U.S., and works from this period appear consistently signed, dated, and editioned—evidence of professional print production. While specific educational affiliations and exhibition histories are not widely published, the consistency of technique and edition practice supports Haigler’s standing as an established mid-century American printmaker.
Note: In the absence of a consolidated institutional biography, the above profile synthesizes information from dated print inscriptions, market records, and stylistic analysis of extant works. Additional archival discovery (gallery catalogs, regional exhibition lists) could further refine the artist’s biography.
S. Haigler (American, 20th c.), Castillo, 1974, color serigraph on paper, 15 × 18 in, pencil signed, titled, dated, and numbered 30/100.
Artist: S. Haigler (American)
Title:Castillo
Year: 1974
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint) on paper
Dimensions: 15 × 18 inches
Edition: 30/100
Markings: Pencil title, signature, date, and edition number
Authentication Basis: Visible pencil annotations consistent with period serigraph practice; edition size and signature align with known works; provenance through Mitch Morse Gallery.
Condition: Not examined in person; valuation assumes good condition with stable inks and clean margins.
Mitch Morse Gallery (acquired in NYC, United States & Europe) → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
