Stephen Alke (1874-1941) was born in Augusta, Kentucky in 1874.  He painted landscapes and portraits, and he designed murals, posters, and art glass.  From 1919-41, he worked exclusively as a landscape and portrait painter.  He studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati with Frank Duveneck, T.S. Noble, Henry Sharp, Vincent Nowottny, and L.H. Meakin.  He died in Cincinnati in 1941.

Studied Cincinnati Art Academy w/ Frank Duveneck, T.S. Noble, Henry Sharp, Vincent Nowottny, L.H. Meakin; Ingalls scholarship, 1901

Member: Duveneck Society

Exhibited: KansasCity Art Inst. (John Barse Medal)

Work: Univ. Kentucky Art Museum