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

Eva Hesse (1936 - 1970)
Eva Hesse
1936 - 1970
Saint Clair Cemin (1951)
Saint Clair Cemin
1951
Robert Kauffmann (1900 - 1999)
Robert Kauffmann
1900 - 1999
Alberto Rizzo (1931 - 2004)
Alberto Rizzo
1931 - 2004
Ernest Leonard Blumenschein (1874 - 1960)
Ernest Leonard Blumenschein
1874 - 1960
Ilya Kabakov (1933 - 2023)
Ilya Kabakov
1933 - 2023
Salvatore Scarpitta (1919 - 2007)
Salvatore Scarpitta
1919 - 2007
Suzie Zuzek (1920 - 2011)
Suzie Zuzek
1920 - 2011
Christopher Williams (1956)
Christopher Williams
1956
Cyrus Edwin Dallin (1861 - 1944)
Cyrus Edwin Dallin
1861 - 1944
Barnett Newman (1905 - 1970)
Barnett Newman
1905 - 1970
Spencer Sweeney (1973)
Spencer Sweeney
1973
Ivan Meštrović (1883 - 1962)
Ivan Meštrović
1883 - 1962
Robert Mangold (1937)
Robert Mangold
1937
Pat Oleszko (1947)
Pat Oleszko
1947
Marguerite Yourcenar (1903 - 1987)
Marguerite Yourcenar
1903 - 1987

Creators Neo-romanticism

Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder (1828 - 1898)
Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder
1828 - 1898
Jacques Étienne Victor Arago (1790 - 1855)
Jacques Étienne Victor Arago
1790 - 1855
William Michael Harnett (1848 - 1892)
William Michael Harnett
1848 - 1892
Adrien Jacques Sauzay (1841 - 1928)
Adrien Jacques Sauzay
1841 - 1928
Hermann Joachim Heinrich Pagels (1876 - 1959)
Hermann Joachim Heinrich Pagels
1876 - 1959
Franz Xaver Reinhold (1816 - 1893)
Franz Xaver Reinhold
1816 - 1893
Paul Raud (1865 - 1930)
Paul Raud
1865 - 1930
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva (1914 - 1983)
Nina Aleksandrovna Malysheva
1914 - 1983
Anton Zottmayr (1795 - 1865)
Anton Zottmayr
1795 - 1865
Jean Siméon Chardin (1699 - 1779)
Jean Siméon Chardin
1699 - 1779
Reinhold Lepsius (1857 - 1922)
Reinhold Lepsius
1857 - 1922
Carl Friedrich Trautmann (1804 - 1875)
Carl Friedrich Trautmann
1804 - 1875
Ernst Seger (1868 - 1939)
Ernst Seger
1868 - 1939
Rudolf Thost (1868 - 1921)
Rudolf Thost
1868 - 1921
Cornelis Lieste (1817 - 1861)
Cornelis Lieste
1817 - 1861
Johann Heinrich Bleuler II (1787 - 1857)
Johann Heinrich Bleuler II
1787 - 1857
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