Howard Pyle & the American Renaissance April 19, 2007

The American Renaissance was an important ideological and aesthetic trend in the late 19th century that influenced the illustrative work of Howard Pyle. Believing that illustration was a springboard for painting and a means for cultivating public taste, Pyle created many classically-inspired works for publication in popular magazines and books. This exhibition features approximately 40 works by Pyle as well as by artists that influenced Pyle's style and artists that shared his ideals.