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In 1911, with the proceeds from his illustrations for Treasure Island, the artist N.C. Wyeth purchased 18 acres of land on Rocky Hill in the village of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Possessed of "the most glorious sight in the township," Wyeth built his home and studio overlooking the valley. Here he set down roots which for nine decades have nourished a family of extraordinary creativity.
N.C. Wyeth died in 1945, and Mrs. Wyeth lived in the house until 1973. Their daughter, Carolyn Wyeth, lived in the house and painted in the studio until her death in 1994. The Brandywine River Museum now owns and maintains the land and buildings which retain much of their original character.
Tours The N.C. Wyeth Studio opened for public tours in 1996, in celebration of the Brandywine River Museum's 25th anniversary. In 2000, the House was added to the tours. Today, tours of the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio offer visitors the opportunity to experience not only the environment where Wyeth created many of his memorable works of art, but also the home where he raised his extraordinarily creative children. ADMISSION TICKETS For more information send email to: inquiries@brandywine.org |
