Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009) - photo 1

Andrew Wyeth

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.

Date and place of birt:12 july 1917, Chadds Ford, USA
Date and place of death:16 january 2009, Chadds Ford, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:American Realism, Post War Art, Realism, Regionalism, Magic realism, Contemporary art

Creators USA

Robert Cumming (1943)
Robert Cumming
1943
Moses Jacob Ezekiel (1844 - 1917)
Moses Jacob Ezekiel
1844 - 1917
Sheila Hicks (1934)
Sheila Hicks
1934
Carmen Herrera (1915 - 2022)
Carmen Herrera
1915 - 2022
Helen Frankenthaler (1928 - 2011)
Helen Frankenthaler
1928 - 2011
Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959)
Jacob Epstein
1880 - 1959
Drake Deknatel (1943 - 2005)
Drake Deknatel
1943 - 2005
Frederick Porter Vinton (1846 - 1911)
Frederick Porter Vinton
1846 - 1911
Brice Marden (1938 - 2023)
Brice Marden
1938 - 2023
Bo Bartlett (1955)
Bo Bartlett
1955
John Kearney (1924 - 2014)
John Kearney
1924 - 2014
Julian Scott (1846 - 1901)
Julian Scott
1846 - 1901
Robert Bechtle (1932 - 2020)
Robert Bechtle
1932 - 2020
Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal (1914 - 2009)
Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal
1914 - 2009
Francis de Erdely (1904 - 1959)
Francis de Erdely
1904 - 1959
Jonathan Lasker (1948)
Jonathan Lasker
1948

Creators American Realism

François Louis Fritz de Niederhäusern (1828 - 1888)
François Louis Fritz de Niederhäusern
1828 - 1888
Stefan Pauli (1949 - 2019)
Stefan Pauli
1949 - 2019
Karl Himmelstoss (1872 - 1967)
Karl Himmelstoss
1872 - 1967
Emil Jungblut (1888 - 1955)
Emil Jungblut
1888 - 1955
Katja Brinkmann (1964)
Katja Brinkmann
1964
Gustavo Peñalver Vico (1939)
Gustavo Peñalver Vico
1939
Karl Kronberger (1841 - 1921)
Karl Kronberger
1841 - 1921
Johann Walter Bollier (1878 - 1979)
Johann Walter Bollier
1878 - 1979
Pavel Tsigus (XIX century - XX century)
Pavel Tsigus
XIX century - XX century
Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909)
Frederic Remington
1861 - 1909
Iakov Luchanskii (1876 - 1978)
Iakov Luchanskii
1876 - 1978
Sabino Ventura (1935)
Sabino Ventura
1935
Robert William Buss (1804 - 1875)
Robert William Buss
1804 - 1875
Manfred Dinnes (1950 - 2012)
Manfred Dinnes
1950 - 2012
Paul Tuttle (1918 - 2002)
Paul Tuttle
1918 - 2002
Armando Romanelli (1945)
Armando Romanelli
1945
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