The passing of a legend

[evilchoy]

I always loved his worked and he passed away earlier in the week. Anytime I visit MOMA I can just let time melt away as I stare at this piece

Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World


I wish I owned shag version

[meatbag]

bummer. I live only about 20-25 minutes from Brandywine River Museum which holds a collection of works by three generations of Wyeths. I'll have to go back real soon.

[sebreg]

I love his work. I know many artists and art-world people have real problems with Wyeth, but he's been one of my favorites for a long time.

Good article about Wyeth and his passing on the nytimes:

www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/arts/design/17wyeth.html?_r=2&hp

[commandax]

Brandywine River Museum which holds a collection of works by three generations of Wyeths.

Not to mention their mentor, the marvelous illustrator Howard Pyle.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Pyle

If you're interested in exploring this incredible artistic dynasty – a major influence on the art we love – pick up a copy of Wondrous Strange: The Wyeth Tradition.