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

Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848 - 1907)
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
1848 - 1907
Charles Rollinson Lamb (1860 - 1942)
Charles Rollinson Lamb
1860 - 1942
Jo Baer (1929)
Jo Baer
1929
Fred Sandback (1943 - 2003)
Fred Sandback
1943 - 2003
Masayuki Nagare (1923 - 2018)
Masayuki Nagare
1923 - 2018
Duane Albert Armstrong (1938)
Duane Albert Armstrong
1938
Joan Mitchell (1926 - 1992)
Joan Mitchell
1926 - 1992
George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)
George Nakashima
1905 - 1990
Blair Thurman (1961)
Blair Thurman
1961
John Antrobus (1837 - 1907)
John Antrobus
1837 - 1907
Oleg Vladimirovich Vassiliev (1931 - 2013)
Oleg Vladimirovich Vassiliev
1931 - 2013
Ormond Gigli (1925 - 2015)
Ormond Gigli
1925 - 2015
Otto Piene (1928 - 2014)
Otto Piene
1928 - 2014
Robert Kushner (1949)
Robert Kushner
1949
Anne Collier (1970)
Anne Collier
1970
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (1802 - 1888)
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble
1802 - 1888

Creators Neo-romanticism

Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Richard Ansdell (1815 - 1885)
Richard Ansdell
1815 - 1885
Mária Lehel (1889 - 1972)
Mária Lehel
1889 - 1972
Rosa Petzel (1831 - 1912)
Rosa Petzel
1831 - 1912
Isidore Opsomer (1878 - 1967)
Isidore Opsomer
1878 - 1967
Konstantin Gursky (1868 - 1934)
Konstantin Gursky
1868 - 1934
Edouard John Menta (1858 - 1933)
Edouard John Menta
1858 - 1933
Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823)
Henry Raeburn
1756 - 1823
Adrian Zingg (1734 - 1816)
Adrian Zingg
1734 - 1816
John William Tristram (1870 - 1938)
John William Tristram
1870 - 1938
Aloïs Boudry (1851 - 1938)
Aloïs Boudry
1851 - 1938
Pio Fedi (1816 - 1892)
Pio Fedi
1816 - 1892
Anton Seitz (1829 - 1900)
Anton Seitz
1829 - 1900
Bruno Lilyefors (1860 - 1939)
Bruno Lilyefors
1860 - 1939
Joseph von Führich (1800 - 1876)
Joseph von Führich
1800 - 1876
Paul Cézanne (1839 - 1906)
Paul Cézanne
1839 - 1906