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

John Baeder (1938)
John Baeder
1938
George Nelson (1908 - 1986)
George Nelson
1908 - 1986
Edward Avedisian (1936 - 2007)
Edward Avedisian
1936 - 2007
Ruth Abrams (1912 - 1986)
Ruth Abrams
1912 - 1986
Thomas G. Chambers (1808 - 1869)
Thomas G. Chambers
1808 - 1869
Dave Archer (1941)
Dave Archer
1941
John Henry Bradley Storrs (1885 - 1956)
John Henry Bradley Storrs
1885 - 1956
Gwen Lux Creighton (1908 - 2001)
Gwen Lux Creighton
1908 - 2001
Michele D'ermo (1957)
Michele D'ermo
1957
Ernest Viveiros (1954)
Ernest Viveiros
1954
Bob Ross (1942 - 1995)
Bob Ross
1942 - 1995
Lisette Model (1901 - 1983)
Lisette Model
1901 - 1983
Mark Lindquist (1949)
Mark Lindquist
1949
Nellie Mae Rowe (1900 - 1982)
Nellie Mae Rowe
1900 - 1982
Saul Baizerman (1889 - 1957)
Saul Baizerman
1889 - 1957
Robert Stivers (1953)
Robert Stivers
1953

Creators Neo-romanticism

Louis Claude Mouchot (1830 - 1891)
Louis Claude Mouchot
1830 - 1891
Domenico Morelli (1826 - 1901)
Domenico Morelli
1826 - 1901
Ernst Moritz Geyger (1861 - 1941)
Ernst Moritz Geyger
1861 - 1941
James Collinson (1825 - 1881)
James Collinson
1825 - 1881
Cesare Mariani (1826 - 1901)
Cesare Mariani
1826 - 1901
Mary Cassatt (1844 - 1926)
Mary Cassatt
1844 - 1926
Adolf Bolte (1881 - ?)
Adolf Bolte
1881 - ?
George Barret II (1767 - 1842)
George Barret II
1767 - 1842
Sven Richard Bergh (1858 - 1919)
Sven Richard Bergh
1858 - 1919
Walter Dendy Sadler (1854 - 1923)
Walter Dendy Sadler
1854 - 1923
Angelo Jank (1868 - 1940)
Angelo Jank
1868 - 1940
Johan Christian Dahl (1788 - 1857)
Johan Christian Dahl
1788 - 1857
Hugo Ungewitter (1869 - 1947)
Hugo Ungewitter
1869 - 1947
John Ryan (1925 - 1992)
John Ryan
1925 - 1992
Leonard Campbell Taylor (1874 - 1969)
Leonard Campbell Taylor
1874 - 1969
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky (1853 - 1916)
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky
1853 - 1916
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