George Rogers Clark on His Way to Kaskaskia / Howard Pyle

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Art Item Information

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Title(s):

George Rogers Clark on His Way to Kaskaskia

Creator(s):

Howard Pyle (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

late 19th century - early 20th century

Materials/Techniques:

oil on canvas

Classification:

Paintings

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Accession No:

01.1569

Previous Number(s):

0127.1569; 28421

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Framed:

Height: 42in. (106.7cm)
Width: 29 3/4in. (75.6cm)
Depth: 2 1/4in. (5.7cm)

Overall (Canvas):

Height: 36in. (91.4cm)
Width: 24in. (61.0cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Howard Pyle

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Pyle, Howard

Birth Date:

1853

Death Date:

1911

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American illustrator, 1853-1911

Gender:

male

Note:

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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