Painter
Andrew Wyeth
Andrew Wyeth was an American painter known for closely observed landscapes, interiors, and people from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and coastal Maine.
Andrew Wyeth quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | July 12, 1917 · Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Died | January 16, 2009 · Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Watercolor · Egg tempera |
| Related technique | Drybrush watercolor |
| Common subjects | Rural landscapes, weathered buildings, interiors, portraits, fields, coastlines, and everyday objects |
| Notable works | Christina's World, Winter 1946, Wind from the Sea, and Pentecost |
Sources: Brandywine Museum of Art, The Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Collection, Brandywine: Natural Selections, and Brandywine online collection.