Egrets, c. 1945 by NC Wyeth, Mural for the Metropolitan Life Building.
NC Wyeth is the father of Andrew Wyeth. He is best known as a book illustrator and made many famous tales such as Robin Hood and Treasure Island come alive for young readers.
Merry Masked Men
Gift Rapt by Charley Harper Mid 20th century artist and illustrator
Charley Harper's work can be found in everything from posters, calendars, and books of all kinds. He felt an affinity toward nature and animals and both figured prominently in his work.
Starkist
The Mermaid, 1910 by Howard Pyle, The Delaware Museum of Art.
This was the painting Pyle was working on when he sailed for Italy to study mural painting by studying the Italian Renaissance masters. He died while in Italy.
Classic Beauty
Daybreak by Maxfield Parrish, 1922, Private Collection.
Parrish's father was an artist and he was encouraged by his family to pursue a career as an artist. He had a good deal of success as an artist, but also as illustrator who added life and color to many books. This is one of his most famous pieces and is still available as a print today.
Classic Beauty
Daybreak
by
, 1922, Private Collection.
father was an artist and he was encouraged by his family to pursue a career as an artist. He had a good deal of success as an artist, but also as an
who added life and color to many books. This is one of his most famous pieces and is still available as a print today, also still very popular.