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Andrew Newell Wyeth

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Andrew Newell Wyeth , 1917-, American painter, b. Chadds Ford, Pa. Wyeth's work has been enormously popular and critically acclaimed since his first one-man show in 1937. He was trained by his father, the noted illustrator N. C. Wyeth . The places and people of Chadds Ford and Cushing, Maine, are his principal subjects and they are portrayed in a meticulous, naturalistic style. The best-known of Wyeth's paintings, Christina's World (1948), is at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. His "Helga" pictures, a large group of intimate portraits of a neighbor, painted over many years,... Read more

Andrew Newell Wyeth
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Wyeth, Andrew Newell
Wyeth, Andrew Newell (1917– ) US painter. His best-known painting is Christina's World (1948). He was trained by his father, the illustrator N. C. Wyeth, and is known for his naturalistic portraits. His son, James (1946– ), is also a noted painter and artist. Read more

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	TRAGEDY BUILDS IN WYETH BIOGRAPHY.(Books)(Review) ; ...Chandler N.C. Wyeth, A Biography...portrait of N.C. Wyeth's family and...inexplicable horror. Wyeth, larger than...he saw son Andrew sprint ahead...conflicted Newell Convers Wyeth, one bright...tied to home; Wyeth's amazement...and student Andrew drew early...be called ... Read more
	the wyeth way.(Daily Break) ; ...VIRGINIAN-PILOT JAMIE WYETH still has his box...open on one side. Wyeth climbs into it to hide...works very well, said Wyeth, speaking earlier this...that dogs the entire Wyeth clan, most especially his 89-year-old father, Andrew . America's first family...finished illustrations by ... Read more
	Wyeth exhibit covers 3 generations of artists ; ...paintings by N. C., Andrew and James Wyeth at the Terra Museum...Three Generations of Wyeth Art," which continues...and grandson - the Wyeth who had the most fun...illustrator N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth, who used his brush...and forces of nature. Andrew Wyeth is said ... Read more
	BEYOND 'HELGA,' THE WYETH DYNASTY ; ...209 pp. $40. Illustrated. ANDREW WYETH. The Helga Pictures, by John Wilmerding...Illustrated. It's another star - pangled Wyeth summer. The Helga pictures, setting...Boston. A second exhibition, the Wyeth family show, fresh from a triumphant...striking than the first-hand event. Andrew ... Read more
	A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS AN OLD MAN : BIO TURNS PUBLIC EYE ON WYETH.(L.A. LIFE) ; ...The New York Times Andrew Wyeth is still alive. He...here was the book, ``Andrew Wyeth: A Secret Life,'' with...renowned illustrator Newell Convers Wyeth, to the settings and...strange if gifted clan, Wyeth voiced no regrets at...coupling admiration for Wyeth's work ... Read more
	Wyeth's work conveys Nureyev's magnetism.(D)(Arts & Entertainment) ; ...then and there, he says. Many of Mr. Wyeth's portraits of the Russian dancer...motion, which may be because Mr. Wyeth became more fascinated with Mr. Nureyev...life. Let's put it that way. Mr. Wyeth's fascination with the great dancer...end with Mr. Nureyev's death. Mr. Wyeth continues to study ... Read more
	Wyeths share patriotic views.(Arts & Entertainment)(Art) ; Artist Andrew Wyeth is the most famous of the Wyeth clan, but his father, Newell Convers Wyeth, James Browning Wyeth are close seconds. Now James - better...Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth. The exhibit, installed... Read more
	Adventure, Mystery and Romance ; N.C. WYETH A Biography By David...illustrator's work. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945), better...today as the father of Andrew Wyeth, the grandfather of...nostalgia was N.C. Wyeth's key aesthetic problem...and Rip Van Winkle, Wyeth nonetheless aspired...the biography of N.C. ... Read more
	The Wyeths' world ; ...review by Roberta Smith faults "Mr. Wyeth's fear of pleasure, his plodding...in reaching the conclusion that Wyeth is "not very nice." "Betsy was very upset by that," says Wyeth, with obvious amusement. "Just before...reviews, but never as bad as that.' " Wyeth laughs out loud at the thought ... Read more
	Honolulu collectors help promote the vibrant works of the famed artist's sister ; IN life, Henriette Wyeth was overshadowed by...illustrator dad N.C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth, her famous brother Andrew Wyeth whose painting "Christina...displayed in an exhibition, "Wyeth Women," on view at the Wyeth Hurd Gallery in Santa... Read more

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	On the threshold of illness and emotional isolation.(Andrew Wyeth)(Cover story)(Biography)
	Two American artists: Amos Bad Heart Bull and N.C.Wyeth.
	A new gallery for Maine. (Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME)

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