The Chadds Ford studio where Andrew Wyeth, one of the most beloved and
significant artists in American history, painted many of his most important
works of art will open for tours in the summer of 2012. Given to the Brandywine
River Museum by the artist's wife, Betsy James Wyeth, the
studio has undergone careful restoration to preserve its appearance when it
was used by the late artist.
Wyeth painted in the studio from 1940 until 2008. Thousands of works of art
are associated with this studio, including those inspired by the farms and open
space of the Brandywine Valley, and the Brandywine River that runs through
Chadds Ford and the surrounding countryside.
The Brandywine River Museum has worked with a team of specialized
architects, trained in historic preservation, to maintain the historic
integrity of the building and its legacy as the artist's retreat. Visitors will
see where America's beloved artist created some of his most iconic works of art
and learn about his creative process on guided tours. His library, photos, film
collection, fencing gear, military miniatures collection, costumes and props
are among the many fascinating objects that add to this glimpse into the
private world of Andrew Wyeth.
Built as a schoolhouse in 1875, the building also served as Wyeth's home for
two decades. He and his wife Betsy moved in shortly after their marriage in
1940, and lived there until 1961. Life and art were entwined as Andrew's career
soared. They had two sons, Nicholas and Jamie. The building also served as
Jamie's first studio where he painted many of his early works, including Draft Age and his posthumous portrait of
John F. Kennedy.
Andrew Newell Wyeth (1917-2009) was born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the
youngest child of the internationally renowned painter and illustrator N.C.
Wyeth and his wife Carolyn Bockius Wyeth. Theirs was a creative family: sisters
Henriette Wyeth Hurd and Carolyn were also painters; sister Ann Wyeth McCoy was
a composer; and brother Nathaniel was an engineer and inventor with many
patents to his credit.
To purchase tickets
Tours will be available to the public beginning on July 3rd. Advanced, timed
tickets will be required. Tickets will be available for purchase on June 1, and
will cost $8 per person in addition to Museum admission. Tours will be offered
at scheduled times from Tuesday through Sunday, through November 18. Brandywine
Conservancy members will be able to purchase tickets for tours at a
discounted price beginning on May 1st. For complete details, please visit www.brandywinemuseum.org
or call 610-388-2700.
"The Andrew Wyeth
Experience" tours begin April 20
A few lucky visitors can be among the first to enter the Andrew Wyeth Studio
on special tours offered by the Brandywine River Museum on April 20, 24 and 28,
and May 1, 5 and 10. Visitors will gain insights into Wyeth's life, his working
methods and sources of inspiration in the private space where he created many
of his masterworks. With only 14 spaces available for each tour, people are encouraged
to book early to be part of this exclusive preview. The tour lasts from
9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and costs $100 (Brandywine Conservancy members, $70) and
includes transportation from the Museum to the offsite locations, lunch, Museum
tour, admission fees, and a tax deductible donation of $40 to support
operations at the Andrew Wyeth Studio. Tickets may be purchased online at
www.brandywinemuseumshop.org
or by calling the admissions desk at 610-388-2700.
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