The Brandywine Museum

If you ever find yourself traveling through south-eastern Pennsylvania, be sure to visit the Brandywine Museum located in Chadds Ford. This was the home of the N C Wyeth (1882-1945), one of America’s finest and most influential illustrators, best known for his outstanding book illustrations of Treasure Island, The Boy’s King Arthur and Robinson Crusoe. His illustrations in oils are magnificent, lush, technically brilliant examples of imaginative story-telling. Approximately 40 of his paintings and illustrations are on display here. He was also the father of a painting dynasty, including daughters Henriette and Carolyn, and son Andrew, one of the most well-known painters in the history of American art. Here’s the link: http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/