By Susan Nutter HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A collection of original works by three of America’s most celebrated illustrators will be showcased in the upcoming exhibit, American Master Illustrators: N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, presented by the Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA). The exhibit, whose main sponsor is PNC Bank, will be on view from March 22 through June 21.. The 36 original works by these American master illustrators are on loan from the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, R.I. Without question artists, N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and Norman Rockwell created some of the greatest iconic art during the Golden Age of American Illustration. Known for painting nearly 4,000 illustrations for many magazines and books, much of N.C. Wyeth’s art focuses on the American Western theme, though he also illustrated many popular children’s books with pirates, knights and brigands, including Treasure Island and Tom Sawyer. Creating fantastical dream-like worlds in his luminous canvases is the trademark of artist Maxfield Parish. Throughout his 68-year career, Parish not only illustrated children’s book and magazine covers his wonderful works also graced Brown & Bigelow calendars. Norman Rockwell’s name and work is synonymous with the American daily life lived by the masses between the 1920s to 1970s. One of America’s most favored illustrators, Rockwell’s “take” on America graced the covers of numerous mass-circulated national magazines thereby bringing Rockwell’s images into millions of households weekly. As HMA press material points out, “Best known for his iconic covers for the Saturday Evening Post, Rockwell’s heart-warming depictions of American life are universally relevant.” The Huntington Museum of Art is quick to thank Judy and Laurence Cutler, Co-Founders and Directors of the National Museum of American Illustration, in Newport for loaning their exquisite collection to HMA and look forward to partnering with them on future exhibitions. For more information concerning American Master Illustrators: N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell contact the HMA at www.hsvmuseum.org or by calling the Museum, (256) 535-4350. |