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

Walter Howell Deverell (1827 - 1854)
Walter Howell Deverell
1827 - 1854
Edward Moran (1829 - 1901)
Edward Moran
1829 - 1901
Brian Calvin (1969)
Brian Calvin
1969
Wallace Berman (1926 - 1976)
Wallace Berman
1926 - 1976
Mathias Alten (1871 - 1938)
Mathias Alten
1871 - 1938
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897 - 1969)
Erwin Blumenfeld
1897 - 1969
David Howell Rosenbaum (1908 - 1982)
David Howell Rosenbaum
1908 - 1982
Enoc Perez (1967)
Enoc Perez
1967
Julius Wolfgang Schülein (1881 - 1970)
Julius Wolfgang Schülein
1881 - 1970
James Carroll Beckwith (1852 - 1917)
James Carroll Beckwith
1852 - 1917
Mary Edmonia Lewis (1845 - 1907)
Mary Edmonia Lewis
1845 - 1907
Joe Andoe (1955)
Joe Andoe
1955
Aaron Garber-Maikovska (1978)
Aaron Garber-Maikovska
1978
Allan Houser (1914 - 1994)
Allan Houser
1914 - 1994
Gil Elvgren (1914 - 1980)
Gil Elvgren
1914 - 1980
Adam Pendleton (1984)
Adam Pendleton
1984

Creators Neo-romanticism

Louis Douzette (1834 - 1924)
Louis Douzette
1834 - 1924
Johann Adam Ackermann (1780 - 1853)
Johann Adam Ackermann
1780 - 1853
Johanna Elisabeth (Betsy) Repelius (1848 - 1921)
Johanna Elisabeth (Betsy) Repelius
1848 - 1921
August Fischer (1854 - 1921)
August Fischer
1854 - 1921
Olaf Carl Seltzer (1877 - 1957)
Olaf Carl Seltzer
1877 - 1957
Fritz Freund (1859 - 1936)
Fritz Freund
1859 - 1936
Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875)
Georges Bizet
1838 - 1875
Curt Hoppe-Camphausen (1877 - 1947)
Curt Hoppe-Camphausen
1877 - 1947
Mary Edith Durham (1863 - 1944)
Mary Edith Durham
1863 - 1944
Michal Stakhovich (1768 - 1825)
Michal Stakhovich
1768 - 1825
Eugène Deshayes (1828 - 1890)
Eugène Deshayes
1828 - 1890
Joseph Gastetón (1865 - XX century)
Joseph Gastetón
1865 - XX century
Carl Maria von Weber (1786 - 1826)
Carl Maria von Weber
1786 - 1826
Eugène Etienne Sordet (1836 - 1915)
Eugène Etienne Sordet
1836 - 1915
Carl Rottmann (1797 - 1850)
Carl Rottmann
1797 - 1850
Anna Marie Ellenrieder (1791 - 1863)
Anna Marie Ellenrieder
1791 - 1863