Andrew Wyeth

Biography

Andrew Newell Wyeth was a renowned American visual artist and one of the most celebrated artists of the middle 20th century. Born in 1917, Wyeth was a self-described abstractionist, yet his style was primarily rooted in realism and regionalism. His iconic 1948 tempera painting, Christina's World, is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection, while his wife Betsy played a significant role in managing his career.