Landscape painting Tempera — Auction price
Andrew Newell Wyeth, an American visual artist, is renowned for his mastery in realism and regionalism. Born in 1917 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Wyeth was primarily a realist painter, deeply influenced by his father, N.C. Wyeth, a notable artist himself. Andrew's artwork, characterized by its clear, razor-sharp technique and a hauntingly eerie atmosphere, often depicted the land and people around him in rural Pennsylvania and Maine.
Wyeth's most celebrated work, Christina's World (1948), is housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. This painting illustrates a woman lying in a field, looking toward a distant farmhouse, an image that has become an icon of American art due to its emotional depth and simplicity of composition. The work encapsulates Wyeth's ability to invoke profound personal and emotional landscapes through the meticulous depiction of physical settings and figures.
Andrew Newell Wyeth continued painting almost up until his death in 2009, leaving behind a vast legacy that has influenced many artists. His works remain highly valued by collectors and are often featured in major museums and galleries worldwide. To stay updated on exhibitions and sales of Andrew Wyeth’s art, sign up for our newsletter—ensuring you're informed about the latest auction events and product sales related to this profound artist.
Peter Hurd was an American painter whose work is strongly associated with the people and landscapes of San Patricio, New Mexico. He is equally acclaimed for his portraits and his western landscapes. His large egg tempera paintings earned him national recognition. During World War II, Hurd worked for Life magazine as a war correspondent attached to the US Air Force. He covered almost all the fronts of the far-flung battle line, creating hundreds of "War Sketches" that range from poignant to comic. Some of Hurd’s most well-known portraits were of his neighbors, family, and friends at Sentinel Ranch. He loved to paint people who were deeply connected to the land, and always showed them outdoors, against the hills and sky. Many of Hurd's works can be seen at the Hurd-La Rinconada Gallery in San Patricio, New Mexico.
