Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Andrew Wyeth: Autobiography

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania - Wyeth's home in this location was the source for at least half of his paintings throughout his life.

Cushing, Maine - Wyeth's home in the extreme Northeast part of the country that was the subject of many of his paintings.

The Olson House - Wyeth painted no other building more than this one.

The Kuerner's Farm - Another common subject of Wyeth's paintings whose owner was Karl.

The Atlantic Ocean - Wyeth periodically painted scenes that contained this geographical feature.

Fields - Wyeth was particularly fond of painting these,...
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