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

Mary Bradish Titcomb (1858 - 1927)
Mary Bradish Titcomb
1858 - 1927
Paul Rudolph (1918 - 1997)
Paul Rudolph
1918 - 1997
Nam June Paik (1932 - 2006)
Nam June Paik
1932 - 2006
John McLaughlin (1898 - 1976)
John McLaughlin
1898 - 1976
Tauba Auerbach (1981)
Tauba Auerbach
1981
Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828)
Jean-Antoine Houdon
1741 - 1828
Walter Gay (1856 - 1937)
Walter Gay
1856 - 1937
Jasun Martz (1953)
Jasun Martz
1953
Chris Roberts-Antieau (1950)
Chris Roberts-Antieau
1950
Alex Hubbard (1975)
Alex Hubbard
1975
Lee Miller (1907 - 1977)
Lee Miller
1907 - 1977
Louisa Matthíasdóttir (1917 - 2000)
Louisa Matthíasdóttir
1917 - 2000
Grete Rikko (1908 - 1998)
Grete Rikko
1908 - 1998
Nell Blaine (1922 - 1996)
Nell Blaine
1922 - 1996
Hank Willis Thomas (1976)
Hank Willis Thomas
1976
Jonathan Borofsky (1942)
Jonathan Borofsky
1942

Creators Neo-romanticism

Aleksey Il'ich Kravchenko (1889 - 1940)
Aleksey Il'ich Kravchenko
1889 - 1940
Wilhelm Krieger (1877 - 1945)
Wilhelm Krieger
1877 - 1945
Paul-Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855 - 1930)
Paul-Charles Chocarne-Moreau
1855 - 1930
Nikolaas Pieneman (1809 - 1860)
Nikolaas Pieneman
1809 - 1860
Richard Parkes Bonington (1802 - 1828)
Richard Parkes Bonington
1802 - 1828
Ludwig von Zumbusch (1861 - 1927)
Ludwig von Zumbusch
1861 - 1927
Oscar Begas (1828 - 1883)
Oscar Begas
1828 - 1883
Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen (1894 - 1966)
Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen
1894 - 1966
Franz Karl Opitz (1916 - 1998)
Franz Karl Opitz
1916 - 1998
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780 - 1847)
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov
1780 - 1847
Simeon Fedorovich Fedorov (1867 - 1910)
Simeon Fedorovich Fedorov
1867 - 1910
John Constable (1776 - 1837)
John Constable
1776 - 1837
George Gordon Byron (1788 - 1824)
George Gordon Byron
1788 - 1824
Francis Augustus Silva (1835 - 1886)
Francis Augustus Silva
1835 - 1886
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (1795 - 1860)
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
1795 - 1860
Klaus von Woyski (1931 - 2017)
Klaus von Woyski
1931 - 2017