Great Illustrations by N. C. Wyeth

Before Andrew and Jamie, there was N. C. Wyeth. The star student of Howard Pyle's Brandywine School, Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945) created more than 3, 000 illustrations in the course of his career. This original full-color collection focuses on his most popular illustrations, featuring early works that date from 1910-30. More than 100 iconic images include scenes from The Last of the Mohicans, The Mysterious Stranger, Robin Hood, Robinson Crusoe, Rip Van Winkle, The Boy's King Arthur, and other books.
Wyeth's fame and greatest commercial success derived from his work for Scribners' Illustrated Classics. Starting with the 1911 edition of Treasure Island, the artist provided images for more than 25 volumes in the series. Many of those illustrations appear here, in a treasury of stirring, dramatic visions that captured the imaginations of the storybook readers of a century ago and continue to speak to modern audiences.

ii. Frontispiece "Stand and Deliver!" Life Magazine cover, September 1921iii. Title page: Vignette from Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920v. Chapter head from The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920vi. Linework from Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921vii. Linework from Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921ix. Endpaper illustration from The White Company, 1922x. Advertisement, The Willys-Overland Company, 1915 Plates 1. Above the sea of round, shiny backs the thin loops swirled. "A Day with the Round-Up," Scribner's Magazine, March 19062. a. Out on the gravel walk they came to a standstill. Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1906b. "We joined the second expedition." "Arizona Nights," McClure's Magazine, March 1906c. "There is one thing better than money—and that is a human home." Harper's Monthly Magazine, August 1905d. He heard her sob her way up-stairs. Harper's Monthly Magazine, August 19053. An almighty exciting race. "Arizona Nights," McClure's Magazine, March 19064. a. The Last Stand. McClure's Magazine, September 1906b. As the cover actually appeared.c. The Prospector. McClure's Magazine, September 1906d. The cattle killers were the original cowboys of America. The Outing Magazine, August 19065. The Hunter. The Outing Magazine, cover, June 19076. Following the trail itself, Whispering Smith rode slowly. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 19067. "And whom may I say the message is from?" Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 19068. These three carried rifles slung across their pommels, and in front of them rode the stranger. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 19069. Wheeling at arm's length, shot again. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 190610. From an upper snow platform to which the hard blocks were thrown, a second man heaved them over the bank. "How They Opened the Snow Road," The Outing Magazine, January 190711. Long Henry drove cautiously across the scene of yesterday's accident and up the approach to the rocky point. "How They Opened the Snow Road," The Outing Magazine, January 190712. "I take it I am the One Wanted," Said Williston. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 190713. The Glowing Iron Stick in His Hand, Jesse Turned and Faced Squarely the Spot which Held the watching Man. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 190714. The Little Posse Started Out on its Journey, the Wiry Marshall First. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 190715. On the October Trail (A Navajo Family). Scribner's Magazine, October 190716. "I've sold them Wheelers!" "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 190817. "I hereby pronounce you man and wife!" "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 190818. Nearest to the rough pine box stood the widow, with lowered eyes. "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 190819. The Ore Wagon. "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 190820. The Bronco Buster, Cream of Wheat ad. 190921. Cover, The Popular Magazine, November 190922. Stonewall Jackson. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191123. The Lovers. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191124. The Battle. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191125. The Vedette. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191126. The Poacher, cover, The Popular Magazine, March 191127. All day he hung round the cove, or upon the cliffs, with a brass telescope. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191128. Tapping up and down the road in a frenzy, and groping and calling for his comrades. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191129. To me he was unweariedly kind; and always glad to see me in the galley. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191130. "One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, "and I'll blow your brains out." Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191131. About half way down the slop to the stockade, they were collected in a group. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191132. For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191133. The Road to Vidalia. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191234. Sharpshooters. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191235. The Bloody Angle. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191236. The Scout. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191237. The Moose Hunter. A Moonlit Night. Scribner's Magazine, October 191238. He were n't no saint,—them engineers is all pretty much alike. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191239. "I ax yer parding, Mister Phinn—Jest drap that whisky-skin." The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191240. Over hill and holler and ford and creek Jest like the hosses had wings, we tore. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191241. The Deacon and Parson Skeeters in the tail of a game of Draw. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 191242. The Golden Maiden. The Sampo, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191243. He never caught a thing and he ruined John's reputation as a fisherman. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 191344. Then he looked in her face, playing softer and softer. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 191345. He stopped two or three steps up and sang me a little song—quite like the old Dave. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 191346. War. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 191347. The Torrent in the Valley of Glencoe. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191348. At Queen's Ferry. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191349. (Clinging to the Mast). Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191350. On the Island of Erraid. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191351. At the cards in Clun's Cage. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191352. The Parting. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191353. The Popular Magazine, cover, September 191454. Eseldorf was a paradise for us boys. The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191655. The Astrologer. The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191656. (Pouring wine). The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191657. "They cannot better die than for their natural lord," said Dick. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191658. So the change was made, and they went forward as briskly as they durst on the unseen causeway. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191659. "We must be in the dungeons," Dick remarked. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191660. The Little cockle dipped into the swell and staggered under every gust of wind. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191661. And Lawless, keeping half a step in front of his companion and holding his head forward like a hunting dog upon the scent, . . . studied out their path. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191662. Robin Hood and his mother go to Nottingham Fair. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191763. Robin wrestles Will Stuteley at Gamewell. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191764. Robin Hood and his companions lend aid to Will O'th' Green from Ambush. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191765. Little John Fights with the cook in the Sheriff's House. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191766. So the child was delivered unto Merlin, and so he bare it forth. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191767. And when they came to the sword that the hand held, King Arthur took it up. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191768. "I am Sir Launclot du Lake, King Ban's son of Benwick, and knight of the Round Table. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191769. "They fought with him on foot more than three hours, both before him and behind him." The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191770. Sir Mador's spear brake all to pieces, but the other's spear held. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191771. He rode his way with the queen unto Joyous Gard. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191772. Marooned. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191873. The discovery of the chest. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191874. Captain Harding slays a convict. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191875. The last hope. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191876. Cover plate, The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191977. Uncas slays a deer. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191978. The Battle at Glenn's Falls. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191979. Captives. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191980. The Fight in the Forest. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191981. The Supplicant. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 191982. The White Admiral. Ladies' Home Journal, 191983. —and making it into a great cross, I set it up on the shore where I first landed. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192084. I reaped it my way, for I cut nothing off but the ears, and carried it away in a great basket which I had made. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192085. I stood like one thunderstruck, or as if I had seen an apparition. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192086. At first, for some time I was not able to answer him one word; but as he had taken me in his arms, I held fast by him, or I should have fallen to the ground. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192087. John Oxenham. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192088. Rose of Torridge. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192089. Rose Salterne and the White Witch. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192090. Salvation Yeo finds his little maid again. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192091. So through the Plymouth Woods John Alden went on his errand. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 192092. Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 192093. So the maid went on, and little divined or imagined what was at work in his heart, that made him so awkward and speechless. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 192094. Headlong he leaped on the boaster, and, snatching his knife from its scabbard. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 192095. So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 192096. Wallace and his children. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192197. Wallace draws the King's sword. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192198. Death of Edwin. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 192199. Wallace's Vision. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1921100. Here they used to sit in the shade through a long lazy summer's day, talking listlessly over village gossip or telling endless sleepy stories about nothing. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921101. On nearer approach he was still more surprised at the singularity of the stranger's appearance. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921102. . . . though these folks were evidently amusing themselves, yet they maintained the gravest faces, the most mysterious silence . . . Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921103. It was with some difficulty that he found the way to his own house, which he approached with silent awe, expecting every moment to hear the shrill voice of Dame Van Winkle. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921104. . . . and preferred making friends among the rising generation, with whom he grew into great favor. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921105. The wrestling match at the "Pied Merlin." The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922106. Sir Nigel sustains England's honor in the lists. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922107. The White Company. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922108. Alleyne's ride with a message for the prince. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922109. A set of posters done for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, 1930.Top left, Building the first White House.Top right, Pittsburgh in the Beginning.Bottom left, Ringing out Liberty.Bottom right, In Old Kentucky.TailpieceTailpiece from The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912