American Realism 21st century
Bo Bartlett is an American Realist painter working in Columbus, Georgia and Wheaton Island, Maine.
Bartlett is an American realist with a modernist vision. His paintings are inspired by American Realism as defined by artists such as Thomas Eakins, Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Norman Rockwell, and Andrew Wyeth. He paints in the Grand Manner of academic painting of the 18th and 19th centuries, integrating figure painting, portraiture, landscape, and still life into his scenes.
Thomas Calloway Lea III was an American muralist, illustrator, painter, war correspondent, writer and historian. Much of his fiction and literary work has focused on Texas, north-central Mexico, and his World War II experiences in the South Pacific and Asia. Two of his most popular novels, The Brave Bulls and The Wonderful Country, are considered classics of Southwestern American literature.
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.