Rowan LeCompte Master of Stained Glass

by Peter Swanson

The first book devoted to world-renowned stained-glass artist Rowan LeCompte, best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral.

• Stunning and richly illustrated, featuring over 200 windows in more than 50 churches and buildings throughout the US.

Rowan LeCompte (1925-2014) was a world-renowned stained-glass artist best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral that spanned an unprecedented 70 years of artistic commission. Rowan LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass celebrates LeCompte’s artistic inspiration, distinctive technique, and unique perspective on a medieval decorative art, which he transformed into a fine art for modern times. The book traces his fascinating trajectory, from a determined teenager to a charming octogenarian with a clear vision of what stained glass can do within and beyond cathedral walls. More than an artist biography, this book illuminates the essence of human nature and its balance of light and darkness.

Rowan LeCompte

Master of Stained Glass

Published by ACC Art Books