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

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].