N.C. Wyeth (born October 22, 1882, Needham,Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 19, 1945, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania) was an American illustrator and muralist. Wyeth was raised on a farm, and he learneddrafting and illustration in Boston before studying with the master illustratorHoward Pyle. He first found success in depicting the American West. During his career he contributed his memorable illustrations to more than 100 books, including a famous series of children’s classics, includingTreasure Island,Kidnapped,King Arthur,Robin Hood, andThe Black Arrow, and he also produced numerous murals in public buildings. He was the teacher of his son, the painterAndrew Wyeth.