A Witness to a Shattered World: The Life and Art of Claggett Wilson Claggett Wilson, born in 1887, emerged as a significant, though often overlooked, voice within the burgeoning American modernist movement. His life was inextricably linked to the seismic events of the early 20th century, most notably the First World War, which profoundly shaped his artistic vision and propelled him into the role of an official war artist. Unlike many artists who found inspiration in idyllic landscapes or portraits of societal elites, Wilson’s canvas became a space for confronting the brutal realities of conf…