Betsy Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth’s Widow and Collaborator, Dies at 98

The New York Times ^ | April 26, 2020 | by Penelope Green

[originalbuckeye]

Cannot read the article. Loved the Wyeths. Glad she is at peace now.

[Albion Wilde]

Her granddaughter did a wonderful tribute. I hope you can view this.

It is indeed wonderful! I hope other freepers will view it, too. (I have also seen Bo Barlett's film about Wyeth, referenced in the article linked above. It was part of a touring show of his work in 1996 or so.) Here is a wonderful photo from the film you posted

[originalbuckeye]

Haunting........

[originalbuckeye]

Very interesting! Thank you. I only had a ‘survey’ type class in my first year in college, but I have a knowledge of art that most of my friends don’t have. Love the ‘art world’.

[Ouchthatonehurt]

You can really see his genius in his quick sketches too. He could edit out the white noise of any scene and get immediately to what mattered. Truly an American treasure!

[Albion Wilde]

Here is another long and wonderful article from the Philadelphia Inquirer, which you might be able to open (no firewall like the NYT).

Betsy Wyeth, muse and the force behind Andrew Wyeth’s success, dies at age 98

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[fieldmarshaldj]

I thought that was Patrick Stewart in drag.

[IronJack]

Yeah, there’s a fascinating story behind the painting, and Wyeth’s relationship with her. It lends even greater dimension to the artwork itself.

[Amberdawn]

Ah well, considering that most of us are stuck in the house with little to do, I expect a little crankiness.

[Albion Wilde]

Philly ping.

[Ransomed]

N.C. Wyeth, Andrew’s father, is one of my favorite illustrators ever, just brilliant.

Freegards

[Osage Orange]

I get that....

I'm fortunate..I live in the country.

I'm not stuck.

[Albion Wilde]

One of my personal favorites, "Wind from the Sea."

[Albion Wilde]

George W. Bush laughs with Andrew Wyeth during presentation of
the National Medal of the Arts, 2007

[NativeSon]

The Wyeth family live in my area and I’ve met some older folks that were close friends of Andrew Wyeth. Mrs Wyeth’s passing makes their stories seem now, more distant in the past.

[Amberdawn]

Me either, I have kept working throughout the shutdown as I’m considered an “essential” employee. I work in a retirement home and have private clients, none of whom have gotten sick, thank God.

[Bob434]

thanks for posting that- just love his work- another of my favorite ones- really liked how he portrayed light- the sky outside there has a very slight lavender/pink glow to it- with just a hint of yellow in it- the color mix beautifully- to give it a special warmish glow- you can almost sense Christina soaking in the warmth with a nice warm breeze there too- (It’s 35 here right now- ugggh- )

[Bob434]

yeah, i had the bog Christian’s World book- was a fascinating read- loved all he drawings and paintings in it too-

[EEGator]

I’m just north of Chadds Ford. Where did you live?