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

Theaster Gates (1973)
Theaster Gates
1973
Morris Cole Graves (1910 - 2001)
Morris Cole Graves
1910 - 2001
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877 - 1966)
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson
1877 - 1966
Mario Reis (1953)
Mario Reis
1953
Rockwell Kent (1882 - 1971)
Rockwell Kent
1882 - 1971
Charles Harold Davis (1856 - 1933)
Charles Harold Davis
1856 - 1933
Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 - 1978)
Alma Woodsey Thomas
1891 - 1978
Ronnie Landfield (1947)
Ronnie Landfield
1947
George Platt Lynes (1907 - 1955)
George Platt Lynes
1907 - 1955
Alex Eagleton (1979)
Alex Eagleton
1979
Josef Albers (1888 - 1976)
Josef Albers
1888 - 1976
Robert Zakanitch (1935)
Robert Zakanitch
1935
Nicolas Carone (1917 - 2010)
Nicolas Carone
1917 - 2010
Eugene Spiro (1874 - 1972)
Eugene Spiro
1874 - 1972
Jo Davidson (1883 - 1952)
Jo Davidson
1883 - 1952
Gregory Gillespie (1936 - 2000)
Gregory Gillespie
1936 - 2000

Creators Neo-romanticism

Vilhelm Julius Höyer (1827 - 1905)
Vilhelm Julius Höyer
1827 - 1905
Alberto Pasini (1826 - 1899)
Alberto Pasini
1826 - 1899
Louis Somers (1813 - 1880)
Louis Somers
1813 - 1880
Friedrich Karl Ens (1802 - 1865)
Friedrich Karl Ens
1802 - 1865
Maximilian de Ring (1799 - 1873)
Maximilian de Ring
1799 - 1873
Samuel Amsler (1791 - 1849)
Samuel Amsler
1791 - 1849
Peter Busch (1861 - 1942)
Peter Busch
1861 - 1942
Boris Fyodorovich Chaliapin (1904 - 1979)
Boris Fyodorovich Chaliapin
1904 - 1979
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780 - 1847)
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov
1780 - 1847
Emile Paul Borner (1888 - 1970)
Emile Paul Borner
1888 - 1970
Nicholas Pocock (1740 - 1821)
Nicholas Pocock
1740 - 1821
Carl Rodeck (1841 - 1909)
Carl Rodeck
1841 - 1909
Bryan Hook (1856 - 1924)
Bryan Hook
1856 - 1924
Florent Nicolas Crabeels (1829 - 1896)
Florent Nicolas Crabeels
1829 - 1896
Frederick Cayley Robinson (1862 - 1927)
Frederick Cayley Robinson
1862 - 1927
Vera Rockline (1896 - 1934)
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934