Charlie Ervine
1950 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
About this artwork
This iconic portrait depicts Charlie Ervine, a local fisherman and neighbor of the artist, set against the backdrop of two weathered houses in a rural coastal landscape. Rendered in tempera, it captures the stoic character of its subject and the rugged environment.
Did you know?
Andrew Wyeth was renowned for his deeply personal and realistic portrayals of people and places he knew intimately. Charlie Ervine, a fisherman from Cushing, Maine, was a frequent subject for Wyeth, embodying the independent spirit and harsh beauty of the American coastal landscape that fascinated the artist. This painting is a testament to Wyeth's connection with his surroundings and the authenticity he brought to his art.
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Charlie Ervine
Andrew Wyeth, 1950
