Merritt Mauzey: Chronicler of the Texas Plains Merritt Thomas Mauzey (1898-1973) wasn’t a name widely recognized during his lifetime, yet he possessed a singular vision—to capture the essence of rural Texas life through the evocative power of lithography. A self-taught artist, printer, and author, Mauzey dedicated his career to documenting the struggles and beauty of cotton farmers and their families in the early 20th century, creating a body of work that remains both poignant and visually arresting. His art wasn’t merely representational; it was imbued with a deep empathy for the people he…