American Fine Art Editions, Inc. presents Andrew Wyeth: The Legacy Collection.

Jan. 10, 2009 - PRLog -- American Fine Art Editions in Scottsdale, AZ hosts the largest of collection of Andrew Wyeth works in the world and expanding their collection even further for this phenomenal exhibit. While Wyeth's artwork is a mainstay at American Fine Art Editions works from the exhibit Andrew Wyeth: The Legacy Collection will be available for purchase through February 28, 2009.  

The International Art Consultants at American Fine Art Editions, Inc. are available to assist novice and astute collectors, whether you are just discovering the beauty of Andrew Wyeth or have been a long time admirer.  The Wyeth Family is woven into the fabric of American Art, while Andrew has personally enjoyed the title of America's Painter for decades and success as America's Painter for over seventy years.  Visit their 12,000sq ft showcase gallery on the SW corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Main St in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ.

Labeled “America’s painter” by many critics and art lovers alike, Andrew Wyeth is one of the most recognizable living artists because of the mythic stature he has achieved.  The realism in Wyeth’s paintings is so astoundingly accurate in detail that the textures and expressions of the models bring the viewer into his artwork with a sense that one could reach into the painting and feel his subjects. In his unsentimental portraits, Wyeth allows his models’, being his family and friends, true characters to come through.  He is skilled in such varied mediums as tempera, watercolor, dry brush, and more.  From his original works, he has produced multiple originals in order to share his art with a wider audience.  Wyeth is 91 years old and still creating in the same timeless style he began with over sixty years ago.

Andrew Wyeth, a painter of remarkable poetic masterpieces, best known for his landscapes of Maine and Pennsylvania and his beloved family and friends. His works always carry an intimate flavor and insightful realism regardless of the medium he chooses. Andrew Wyeth has achieved the highest accolades and acclaim in the United States and abroad.  Wyeth’s work is exhibited in every major museum in the world as well as being a part of an overwhelming amount of public and private collections. In the 60’s TIME Magazine published an article about the famous American artist when he was just 46 years old discussing his Christina’s World and its acquisition by MOMA in New York stating “Christina’s World, now 15 years old is one of the most durable and disquieting images of 20th century America. Against the wall of landscape that leads up to her house, the crippled body of an ageless woman seems trapped, imprisoned by the very emptiness of the earth. Manhattan’s Museum of Modern Art, which hesitated before buying it in 1948 for $2,200 has repaid its investment 22 times over in the sale of reproductions.” In addition to the numerous articles, Wyeth’s contributions to the world of art have been recorded in every notable art history book created in his time.  

Wyeth rejects the critics and historians classification of him as a Realist preferring instead to identify his art as Expressionistic. Realism is such a limiting term with regard to Wyeth and cannot contain what astonishing mastery we see through Andrew Wyeth’s art.  Wyeth magically imbues each landscape with a sense of history, nostalgia, and Americana.  His paintings are not just realistic; they are also full of darkness, emotion, light, and expression. Each Wyeth with a deeper meaning that is evident only upon further reflection of his artwork.  

   Since his first one-man show opened in New York in 1937 Wyeth’s paintings have displayed an age-old wisdom while his life speaks of free-spirited youth, even at the age of 91.  Wyeth has a track record like no other American artist, enjoying success and tremendous following since the age of twenty for seventy years to follow!

Contact your International Art Consultant today to begin your Wyeth collection and to learn more about his art.  Our consultants are available Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday by appointment, you may reach us at (800) 466-8276 or (480) 990-1200.

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American Fine Art Editions, Inc. is “America’s Fine Art Gallery” tm , specializing in the works of original 20th century masters of fine art including Picasso, Miro, Warhol, Neiman, Max, Wyeth, and many more; hosting a “World of Fine Art Suitable for Every Lifestyle” ™ with original etchings, serigraphs, lithographs, paintings, sculpture and hand-blown glass. Their International Art Consultants are eager to attend to all of your needs, assisting both novice and experienced art collectors in acquiring the best possible works for their collections. The gallery is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale's Arts District on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale Rd & Main St. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday by appointment, and their International Art Consultants are always available offering complimentary consulting services.