Jan 17 2009
The Death of Andrew Wyeth
I’m sorry, but I must take a break from reporting on TV sitcoms for a minute. Legendary artist Andrew Wyeth died yesterday at his home in Chadds Ford, PA at the age of 91. And what a life he led in those 91 years!
Wyeth was known for his unique style, and critics either loved it or hated it. His most famous painting was his 1948 piece called “Christina’s World” . But Wyeth continued to paint for decades after that, even into 2008
.One of my favorite quotes about Wyeth’s art came from his son, Jamie Wyeth. “At one level, it’s all snowy woods and stone walls. At another, it’s terrifying. He exists at both levels.”
It’s true. If you’ve ever had the privilege to see Wyeth’s works in person, they no doubt haunted you afterwards.The art world has lost a master. Thankfully we have a huge body of work to remember him by.
Photo: Evening at Keurner’s/Andrew Wyeth
