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

Leland Bell (1922 - 1991)
Leland Bell
1922 - 1991
Wade Guyton (1972)
Wade Guyton
1972
Jervis McEntee (1828 - 1891)
Jervis McEntee
1828 - 1891
Joan Brown (1938 - 1990)
Joan Brown
1938 - 1990
Joseph Cornell (1903 - 1972)
Joseph Cornell
1903 - 1972
Larry Rivers (1923 - 2002)
Larry Rivers
1923 - 2002
James Rosati (1911 - 1988)
James Rosati
1911 - 1988
Philip Guston (1913 - 1980)
Philip Guston
1913 - 1980
David Butler (1898 - 1997)
David Butler
1898 - 1997
Lee Miller (1907 - 1977)
Lee Miller
1907 - 1977
Wharton Esherick (1887 - 1970)
Wharton Esherick
1887 - 1970
Cindy Sherman (1954)
Cindy Sherman
1954
Lawrence James Beck (1938 - 1994)
Lawrence James Beck
1938 - 1994
Berenice Alice Abbott (1898 - 1991)
Berenice Alice Abbott
1898 - 1991
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877 - 1966)
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson
1877 - 1966
Robert Barry (1936)
Robert Barry
1936

Creators Neo-romanticism

Hugo Vogel (1855 - 1934)
Hugo Vogel
1855 - 1934
Mogens Ballin (1871 - 1914)
Mogens Ballin
1871 - 1914
Otto Fischer-Trachau (1878 - 1958)
Otto Fischer-Trachau
1878 - 1958
Charles Wilson Peel (1741 - 1827)
Charles Wilson Peel
1741 - 1827
Carl Rechlin (1802 - 1875)
Carl Rechlin
1802 - 1875
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
Louis Noirot (1820 - 1902)
Louis Noirot
1820 - 1902
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri (1924 - 2015)
Irakly Alekseevich Ochiauri
1924 - 2015
Hans Reichel (1892 - 1958)
Hans Reichel
1892 - 1958
Bernard Benedict Hemy (1855 - 1913)
Bernard Benedict Hemy
1855 - 1913
Fran Bull (1938)
Fran Bull
1938
Auguste Moreau (1834 - 1917)
Auguste Moreau
1834 - 1917
Gustav Adolf von Dresky (1835 - 1910)
Gustav Adolf von Dresky
1835 - 1910
Franz Russ II (1844 - 1906)
Franz Russ II
1844 - 1906
Charles Collins (1680 - 1744)
Charles Collins
1680 - 1744
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov (1915 - 2000)
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov
1915 - 2000
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