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The Prospector
by Newell Convers Wyeth (1888-1945)
Oil on canvas (1906), painted for McClure's Magazine to illustrate "The story of Montana: The treasure of Butte Hill and development of the great copper industry" (September issue, 1906).
Newell Convers Wyeth (1882–1945) was an American painter and illustrator. He is best known for his illustrations of classic literature, including Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe and The Last of the Mohicans. Wyeth also painted landscapes and portraits, and his work is characterised by a strong use of colour and dramatic lighting. He was a member of the Brandywine School of artists, which included his teacher Howard Pyle and fellow illustrators N.C. Wyeth (his brother) and Maxfield Parrish. Wyeth's work had a lasting influence on American illustration and is still admired today.
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