N. C. Wyeth House and Studio facts for kids
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N. C. Wyeth House and Studio
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Wyeth House in 2010
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Murphy Road Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | William D. Brincklé; et al. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001680 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1997 |
| Designated NHLD | December 9, 1997 |
The N. C. Wyeth House and Studio is a special place in Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania. It is a historic house museum and an artist's studio. This was the main home and workplace of the famous artist N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945). He lived and worked here from 1911 until he passed away.
The house and studio have been carefully restored to look just like they did when Wyeth was alive. Today, the Brandywine River Museum takes care of the property. You can even take tours to see where this amazing artist created his art! This site became a National Historic Landmark District in 1997 because of its importance.
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About the Wyeth Home and Studio
The Wyeth House and Studio are in a quiet, country area near Chadds Ford. They are located on Murphy Road. The property is about 18 acres (7.3 ha) in size. It includes the main house, the art studio, a barn, and a pump house. The land stretches from Murphy Road to the Brandywine Creek.
The house sits on a small hill. This area was part of the Brandywine Battlefield. Soldiers from the Continental Army were here during the 1777 Battle of Brandywine.
The House and Studio Buildings
The main house is a two-story building. It was designed by William Draper Brinkle and built in 1911. The style is called Colonial Revival. In 1926, the house was made bigger. This was to make more room for Wyeth's growing family.
The studio is a large building shaped like an "L". It was built in different parts in 1911, 1923, and 1931. The main part of the studio has a very large window. This window faces north. It is a special type of window called a Palladian window. North-facing windows give artists the best light for painting.
N.C. Wyeth: A Famous Artist
N.C. Wyeth was one of the most famous illustrators of his time. He lived in the first half of the 1900s. His amazing artwork appeared in popular magazines like Harper's, Scribner's, McClure's, and the Saturday Evening Post.
Wyeth loved the landscape around his home. The beautiful nature here inspired many of his paintings. He bought this property with money he earned from a big job. He created many illustrations for a special edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous book, Treasure Island.
After Wyeth's Time
N.C. Wyeth passed away in 1945. His wife continued to live in the house until 1973. After that, their daughter, Carolyn Wyeth, lived there. She also painted in the studio until she died in 1994.
Then, the Brandywine River Museum took over the property. They began to restore it. Today, the house and studio look just as they did in 1945. You can see paintings that Wyeth had not finished. You can also see family items that have always been there.
Visiting the Studio Today
In 2012, N.C. Wyeth's studio opened to the public for the very first time since his death. The museum now offers guided tours of the house and studio. It's a great way to learn about the artist's life and work.
In 2017, it became even easier to visit. New walking trails were opened. These trails connect Potts Meadow, the Andrew Wyeth Studio, and the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio.
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