> Howard Pyle is considered the "Father of
> Modern Illustration" and although a lot of
> people don't realize it, he created the character
> of Robin Hood and wrote and illustrated the
> tales of Sherwood, Nottingham, et al.
>

I believe Howard Pyle is "The Father of American Illustration".

> N.C. Wyeth is the one I'm least familiar with. I
> think he did a lot of children's book
> illustrations. He was a student of Howard
> Pyle.
>

N.C. Wyeth illustrated books and magazines. He, also, illustrated Robin Hood and a host of others. His son Andrew is still living, painting, and getting more for his work than any other living artist!

> Gri"J.C. Leyendecker is my favorite"shny

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