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

Julius Garibaldi Melchers (1860 - 1932)
Julius Garibaldi Melchers
1860 - 1932
Paolo Icaro (1936)
Paolo Icaro
1936
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940
Joseph Steward (1753 - 1822)
Joseph Steward
1753 - 1822
Joyce Pensato (1941 - 2019)
Joyce Pensato
1941 - 2019
Ida Kohlmeyer (1912 - 1997)
Ida Kohlmeyer
1912 - 1997
Katherine Bernhardt (1975)
Katherine Bernhardt
1975
Marguerite Wildenhain (1896 - 1985)
Marguerite Wildenhain
1896 - 1985
Leon Kroll (1884 - 1974)
Leon Kroll
1884 - 1974
Ugo Rondinone (1964)
Ugo Rondinone
1964
Ernest Briggs (1923 - 1984)
Ernest Briggs
1923 - 1984
Jo Davidson (1883 - 1952)
Jo Davidson
1883 - 1952
Genesis Tramaine (1983)
Genesis Tramaine
1983
Irving Kriesberg (1919 - 2009)
Irving Kriesberg
1919 - 2009
Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967)
Edward Hopper
1882 - 1967
Roger Brown (1941 - 1997)
Roger Brown
1941 - 1997

Creators Neo-romanticism

Bernardus Johannes Blommers (1845 - 1914)
Bernardus Johannes Blommers
1845 - 1914
Albert Bettannier (1851 - 1932)
Albert Bettannier
1851 - 1932
Louis Gustave Cambier (1874 - 1949)
Louis Gustave Cambier
1874 - 1949
Albert Bogislaw Lüdecke (1834 - 1910)
Albert Bogislaw Lüdecke
1834 - 1910
Lajos Kolozsváry (1871 - 1937)
Lajos Kolozsváry
1871 - 1937
Curt Grolig (1805 - 1862)
Curt Grolig
1805 - 1862
Alfred de Musset (1810 - 1857)
Alfred de Musset
1810 - 1857
Abraham Louis Buvelot (1814 - 1888)
Abraham Louis Buvelot
1814 - 1888
Gian Giacomo dal Forno (1909 - 1989)
Gian Giacomo dal Forno
1909 - 1989
August Kopisch (1799 - 1853)
August Kopisch
1799 - 1853
Julius Umbach (1815 - 1877)
Julius Umbach
1815 - 1877
Igor Oleinikov (1968)
Igor Oleinikov
1968
Theodor Alexander Weber (1838 - 1907)
Theodor Alexander Weber
1838 - 1907
Adolf Schrödter (1805 - 1875)
Adolf Schrödter
1805 - 1875
Darren Almond (1971)
Darren Almond
1971
David James (1853 - 1904)
David James
1853 - 1904