Book details
And I Paint It: Henriette Wyeth’s World
Description
And I Paint It is a poetic picture-book biography about artist N.C. Wyeth's daughter, Henriette-a talented painter in her own right-from award-winning creators, author Beth Kephart and illustrator Amy June Bates. And I think of the girl I am and the girl I'll be:A painter, like Pa.An actress (maybe).A fairy with wings. A father and daughter sneak away from their big, busy family to paint in the wild landscape. Together, they paint a lily, bright and white as a star; the green growing into the cap of a strawberry; the blue in the sky running pink. Henriette's father is N.C. Wyeth, the famous artist, who encourages her to paint what she sees, to awaken into her dreams, and she does, in this poetic picture book inspired by a famous American family of artists. "The prose is full of sensory description that captures Wyeth's observations of her world. In wide double-page spreads, Bates re-creates the lush hillsides of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, crisscrossed with split rail fences and dotted with wildflowers." -Horn Book
Age
5-7
Text complexity
beginner
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Cultural Enrichment: Reading 'And I Paint It: Henriette Wyeth’s World' offers a deep dive into the life and work of Henriette Wyeth, a notable figure in American art history. It enriches readers' understanding of the cultural and artistic heritage of the 20th century.
- Artistic Inspiration: For artists and art enthusiasts, the book provides a source of inspiration by exploring the creative process and personal journey of a successful female painter, encouraging readers to pursue their own artistic endeavors.
- Historical Insight: The book gives readers a glimpse into the historical context in which Henriette Wyeth lived and worked, including her interactions with other famous artists and the influence of her family legacy, which includes her brother Andrew Wyeth and father N.C. Wyeth.
- Empowerment of Women in Art: 'And I Paint It' highlights the achievements of a woman in a field historically dominated by men, offering an empowering narrative that celebrates female artists and their contributions to the art world.