Pyle, Howard

1853–1911

Nationality: United States

Born: 1853, Wilmington

Died: 1911, Florence

Gender: male

Occupations

illustrator

children's writer

university teacher

writer

painter

artist

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Biography

Pyle is best known for his images of early American historical characters and events. An important and influential illustrator, he was the founder of the "Brandywine School" and is often referred to as the "Father of American Illustration." He illustrated over 100 books and his work appeared in major magazines. American illustrator and painter: "Pyle is best known for his images of early American historical characters and events. An important and influential illustrator, he was the founder of the "Brandywine School" and is often referred to as the "Father of American Illustration." He illustrated over 100 books and his work appeared in major magazines." [ULAN].

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Notable Works

The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Artworks

9 artworks

Sir Launcelot and Elouise the Fair, for "The Story of the Champions of the Round Table"

1905

What Happened to the Master of Black Arts after All His Tricks, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

A Princess Walks Beside ye Water, into Whose Basket Leaps ye Ring, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

Title Page for "The Wonder Clock, or Four & Twenty Marvelous Tales, Being One for Each Hour of the Day"

1887

The Master of the Black Arts Bringeth a Curious Little Black Hen to the King, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

The Blacksmith Chooses Ye Raven and Runs Away With It, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

Master Jacob, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

The Princess Dwells in the Oak Tree Where ye Wild Pigeons Come to Feed Her, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887

Art Year Book 1884

1884

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