Newell Convers Wyeth (1882 - 1945)

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Newell Convers Wyeth

Newell Convers Wyeth, better known as N.C. Wyeth, was an American painter and illustrator, celebrated for his vivid and dramatic illustrations that brought to life classic literature for the Scribner’s Illustrated Classics series. Born on October 22, 1882, in Needham, Massachusetts, Wyeth displayed artistic talent from an early age, encouraged by his supportive mother​​. He trained under the tutelage of Howard Pyle, the "father of American illustration," who influenced him deeply, instilling a penchant for romanticism and historical accuracy in his work​.

Wyeth’s illustrations for books like "Treasure Island," "The Last of the Mohicans," and "Robinson Crusoe" are among his most famous and have left a lasting legacy in the field of American illustration. His work was characterized by a robust, painterly style that effectively conveyed the adventure and emotion of the stories he illustrated​​. Beyond book illustrations, Wyeth also excelled in creating murals and was commissioned to paint for various public and private institutions, including banks and schools, depicting scenes that ranged from historical narratives to allegorical themes​​.

Despite his commercial success, Wyeth often expressed a desire to be recognized for his personal paintings, and he struggled with the commercial constraints of illustration. He explored a variety of artistic styles throughout his career, including Impressionism and Realism, and was an adept muralist as well as a studio artist​. His legacy continues to influence artists and captivates art collectors and experts in the field, securing his place as a key figure in American art history.

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Date and place of birt:22 october 1882, Needham, USA
Date and place of death:19 october 1945, Chadds Ford, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Allegory, History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism, Neo-romanticism

Creators USA

Yves Scherer (1987)
Yves Scherer
1987
Tania Bruguera (1968)
Tania Bruguera
1968
Elias Goldberg (1886 - 1978)
Elias Goldberg
1886 - 1978
Chaim Gross (1904 - 1991)
Chaim Gross
1904 - 1991
Gifford Beal (1879 - 1956)
Gifford Beal
1879 - 1956
Noah North (1809 - 1880)
Noah North
1809 - 1880
Prince Paolo Petrovich Troubetzkoy (1866 - 1938)
Prince Paolo Petrovich Troubetzkoy
1866 - 1938
John Trumbull (1756 - 1843)
John Trumbull
1756 - 1843
Henry Speller (1900 - 1997)
Henry Speller
1900 - 1997
Salman Toor (1983)
Salman Toor
1983
Theodore Butler (1861 - 1936)
Theodore Butler
1861 - 1936
R. L. Kaplan (1940)
R. L. Kaplan
1940
 Retna (1979)
Retna
1979
Henry Golden Dearth (1864 - 1919)
Henry Golden Dearth
1864 - 1919
Bill Jacklin (1943)
Bill Jacklin
1943
Barry McGee (1966)
Barry McGee
1966

Creators Neo-romanticism

Andre Marchand (1907 - 1997)
Andre Marchand
1907 - 1997
Christopher Wilmarth (1943 - 1987)
Christopher Wilmarth
1943 - 1987
Larry Sultan (1946 - 2009)
Larry Sultan
1946 - 2009
Franz Alt (1821 - 1914)
Franz Alt
1821 - 1914
Evgeniia Ilinichna Gatilova (1921 - 2021)
Evgeniia Ilinichna Gatilova
1921 - 2021
Pierre Parsus (1921 - 2022)
Pierre Parsus
1921 - 2022
Paul Huet (1803 - 1869)
Paul Huet
1803 - 1869
Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883)
Richard Wagner
1813 - 1883
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894)
Robert Louis Stevenson
1850 - 1894
Hannah Webster Foster (1758 - 1840)
Hannah Webster Foster
1758 - 1840
William Westall (1781 - 1850)
William Westall
1781 - 1850
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin (1935)
Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pichugin
1935
Wang Yidong (1955)
Wang Yidong
1955
James Thiriar (1889 - 1965)
James Thiriar
1889 - 1965
Victor-Louis Mottez (1809 - 1897)
Victor-Louis Mottez
1809 - 1897
Archibald Thorburn (1860 - 1935)
Archibald Thorburn
1860 - 1935