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

Petra Cortright (1986)
Petra Cortright
1986
Max Beckmann (1884 - 1950)
Max Beckmann
1884 - 1950
Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859 - 1937)
Henry Ossawa Tanner
1859 - 1937
Manoucher Yektai (1921 - 2019)
Manoucher Yektai
1921 - 2019
Peter Hujar (1934 - 1987)
Peter Hujar
1934 - 1987
Phil Sims (1940)
Phil Sims
1940
William Herbert Dunton (1878 - 1936)
William Herbert Dunton
1878 - 1936
Mary Heilmann (1940)
Mary Heilmann
1940
Knox Martin (1923 - 2022)
Knox Martin
1923 - 2022
David Row (1949)
David Row
1949
Peter Grain (1785 - 1857)
Peter Grain
1785 - 1857
Allan Kaprow (1927 - 2006)
Allan Kaprow
1927 - 2006
Nicholas Krushenick (1929 - 1999)
Nicholas Krushenick
1929 - 1999
Carlo Nangeroni (1922 - 2018)
Carlo Nangeroni
1922 - 2018
Lilla Cabot Perry (1848 - 1933)
Lilla Cabot Perry
1848 - 1933
Thomas Birch (1779 - 1851)
Thomas Birch
1779 - 1851

Creators Neo-romanticism

Robert Édouard Pitot (1778 - 1860)
Robert Édouard Pitot
1778 - 1860
O. Mucha (XIX century - ?)
O. Mucha
XIX century - ?
Arie Johannes Lamme (1812 - 1900)
Arie Johannes Lamme
1812 - 1900
John Crome (1768 - 1821)
John Crome
1768 - 1821
Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna (1817 - 1878)
Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
1817 - 1878
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
William Robinson Leigh (1866 - 1955)
William Robinson Leigh
1866 - 1955
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg) (1891 - 1967)
Ilya Grigoryevich Erenburg (Ehrenburg)
1891 - 1967
James Northcote (1746 - 1831)
James Northcote
1746 - 1831
Karl Lehmann (1794 - 1876)
Karl Lehmann
1794 - 1876
Johann Othmar Döbeli (1874 - 1922)
Johann Othmar Döbeli
1874 - 1922
Martin Johnson Heade (1819 - 1904)
Martin Johnson Heade
1819 - 1904
John Constable (1776 - 1837)
John Constable
1776 - 1837
Thomas Alexander Harrison (1853 - 1930)
Thomas Alexander Harrison
1853 - 1930
Georg Heinrich Crola (1804 - 1879)
Georg Heinrich Crola
1804 - 1879
François Reynaud (1825 - 1909)
François Reynaud
1825 - 1909