Howard Pyle & American Illustration
Wilmington-native Howard Pyle (1853-1911) filled his riveting pictures with drama and emotion and inspired generations of illustrators and movie directors. His iconic pirate figures come alive through his use of historical and folkloric details and serve as the inspiration for pirates in popular culture to this day. His rapid rise to popularity was due to his remarkable gift for seizing and expressing the dramatic gist of a story. An articulate and demanding teacher, he communicated this skill to his many students, teaching them to put themselves “in the picture.” The Museum also displays a number of works by Pyle’s students, including N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Frank E. Schoonover, and other famous illustrators.
Click on the images below for examples from our collection.
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