N.C. Wyeth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
N. C. Wyeth
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N. C. Wyeth, c. 1920.
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Newell Convers Wyeth
October 22, 1882 |
| Died | October 19, 1945 (aged 62) Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, United States
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| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Illustration, painting |
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Notable work
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Treasure Island Robinson Crusoe |
Newell Convers Wyeth (born October 22, 1882 – died October 19, 1945) was a famous American painter and book illustrator. He was born in Needham, Massachusetts. Wyeth is best known for his amazing pictures in classic books. These include Robin Hood, Robinson Crusoe, and Treasure Island. Many of his family members also became artists.
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N. C. Wyeth: A Master Illustrator
N. C. Wyeth loved to draw and paint. He became very good at creating pictures for books. These pictures helped readers imagine the stories better. He made illustrations for many popular books.
Bringing Stories to Life
Wyeth's art made stories come alive. He painted exciting scenes for books like The Last of the Mohicans and King Arthur. His pictures for Treasure Island are especially famous. They show pirates and adventures in a vivid way. People still love his illustrations today.
A Family of Artists
N. C. Wyeth came from a very artistic family. His daughters, Henriette and Carolyn, were also painters. His son, Andrew, became a very famous painter too. Andrew's son, Jamie Wyeth, also followed in the family's artistic footsteps. N. C. Wyeth's son Nathaniel was an inventor.
His Life and Legacy
Newell Convers Wyeth was born in Needham, Massachusetts. He spent much of his life creating beautiful art. He died in an accident in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in 1945. Wyeth's work continues to inspire artists and readers. His illustrations are still enjoyed in many classic books.
Images for kids
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Wyeth in his studio, c. 1903
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One More Step, Mr. Hands, Treasure Island (1911) by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Title page, The Boy's King Arthur (1922), by Sidney Lanier
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Self-portrait by N. C. Wyeth, 1940
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The Alchemist N. C. Wyeth 1937
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The Saturday Evening Post, cover illustration, December 9, 1905
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They Took Their Wives with Them on Their Cruises, c. 1938
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Fighting Uncle Sam, 1942 US Treasury poster
