N.C. Wyeth
1882–1945 · American · 30 artworks
Brandywine SchoolAmerican IllustrationRealismRomanticismDramatic compositionDynamic action posesUse of light and shadowDetailed realismVivid color palettes
artist bio
N.C. Wyeth was an American artist and illustrator, best known for his dynamic and romantic illustrations for classic adventure novels. His work helped shape the visual culture of early 20th-century America and influenced generations of illustrators.
what you'll learn
Studying Wyeth's work allows students to explore narrative illustration, dramatic composition, and the use of light and shadow to create mood and convey a story. His emphasis on realism combined with romantic themes provides a rich ground for understanding visual storytelling.
related: Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Frederic Remington
30 artworks
Ben Gunn
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Louise Loved to Climb to the Summit on One of the Barren Hills Flanking the River, and Stand There While the Wind Blew
1907
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Jim and the Treasure
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Sir Launcelot in the wilderness, after leaving the Round Table
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They fought with him on foot more than three hours, both before him
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Tristram and Isolde
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The Passing of Robin Hood
1917
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Merlin taking away the infant Arthur
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What is Your Name, My Boy
1907
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We Were Three Days Taking Out Even What Gold And Gems We Could Loan On Ourselves And Our Beasts, The Treasure Of Three Queens' Pardons
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Captain Nemo
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The Frontiersman Pupular Magazine cover Illustration
1911
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Robinson Crusoe illustration
1920
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King Mark slew the noble knight Sir Tristram
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I am Sir Launcelot du Lake, King Ban's son of Benwick, and knight of the Round Table
1922
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The Artist's Studio, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
1910
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Tam On The Craig Face
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Black Spot
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Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and his Parrot
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The Death of Guinevere
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Preparing for Mutiny
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The lady Lyoness had the dwarf in examination
1922
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The caption reads
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The astrologer emptied the whole of the bowl into the bottle
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The Scythers
1908
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Rip Van Winkle Illustration
1921
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A Hindu Mystic
1912
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The Unwrit Dogma
1917
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African Warrior
1913
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And when they came to the sword that the hand held, King Arthur took it up
1922
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