ANDREW WYETH: The Helga Pictures Exhibit Poster National Art Gallery 1987 Framed

Description: ANDREW WYETH: The Helga Pictures Exhibit Poster National Art Gallery 1987 Framed 1987 DUPONT Black & White Exhibition PosterFramed 30" x 33"Printed in West GermanyReady to Hang This exhibition poster features the artwork of Andrew Wyeth and highlights his unique perspective on American history. The poster was produced in 1987 and is a must-have for any art collector or history enthusiast. The piece showcases Wyeth's talent and creativity, making it a valuable addition to any collection. The poster is categorized under Art Posters and Art, and it is an excellent way to commemorate Wyeth's work. Whether you are a fan of the artist or simply appreciate American history, this poster is a great conversation starter. Add it to your collection today and enjoy the beauty and intrigue of Andrew Wyeth's artwork. In the Summer of 1985, while on a drive in their eggplant-colored Stutz Blackhawk, Andrew Wyeth revealed to his wife that he had been working on a series of paintings for the past 15 years without her knowledge. The only other person who knew about them was the model - their neighbor, Helga Testorf. By this time, Wyeth was already a behemoth of 20th-century American painting and American fine art, and the series that would come to be known as The Helga Pictures cemented his legacy as one of the greatest and most enigmatic American artists in history. t is a rare and serendipitous occurrence in the art world to discover a previously unknown work by a great artist but discovering an entire series of sketches and paintings in an entire collection - over 240 - all kept hidden away by the artist himself is unheard of. This series of 240 paintings was only revealed by Wyeth after he contracted the flu at age 68 and feared he was dying. Why was the Helga series kept secret? For art, love, or publicity?The Helga Pictures are a series of quiet, thoughtful portraits of Helga Testorf presented both clothed and nude in various locations indoors and out. These paintings were created from 1971 until 1785 in almost complete secrecy. Both artist and model kept the extent of this creative union hidden from their respective spouses, and Wyeth kept most of the works hidden in the loft of a millhouse on his property at Chadds Ford in rural Pennsylvania.The discovery shook the art world. The story appeared on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek, and people speculated on the nature of the paintings and the artist’s relationship to the model. Betsy, perhaps capitalizing on the media frenzy, stated simply that the Helga Pictures were about “Love.” Rumors flew of an affair that was denied by all involved; however, Andrew Wyeth had famously said he required a special relationship with his models because he considered painting a private, intimate act. There was also speculation that nothing had been a secret after all, and that it was an orchestrated publicity stunt, which that artist also denied.

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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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