Wyeth, N(ewell) C(onvers)
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born Oct. 22, 1882, Needham, Mass., U.S.
died Oct. 19, 1945, Chadds Ford, Pa.
U.S. illustrator and muralist.
Raised on a farm, he learned drafting and illustration in Boston before studying with the master illustrator Howard Pyle (1853–1911). He first found success in depicting the American West. During his career he contributed his memorable illustrations to more than 100 books, including a famous series of children's classics, including
Treasure Island,
Kidnapped,
King Arthur,
Robin Hood, and
The Black Arrow, and he also produced numerous murals in public buildings. He was the teacher of his son, the painter
Andrew Wyeth.
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2010.
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Wyeth, N(ewell) C(onvers) — (22 oct. 1882, Needham, Mass., EE.UU. –19 oct. 1945, Chadds Ford, Pa.). Ilustrador y muralista estadounidense. Criado en una granja, aprendió dibujo e ilustración en Boston, antes de estudiar con el maestro ilustrador Howard Pyle (n. 1853–m.… … Enciclopedia Universal
Wyeth — [wī′əth] 1. Andrew (Newell) 1917 ; U.S. painter: son of Newell 2. N(ewell) C(onvers) 1882 1945; U.S. painter & illustrator … English World dictionary
Wyeth — I. biographical name Andrew Newell 1917 American painter II. biographical name N(ewell) C(onvers) 1882 1945 father of A.N. American painter … New Collegiate Dictionary
Newell — (as used in expressions) Newell, Allen Wyeth, Andrew (Newell) Wyeth, N(ewell) C(onvers) … Enciclopedia Universal
