Born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Married Betsy Merle James May 15, 1940. They had two sons including James Browning Wyeth.

Wyeth was known for his painting "Christina's World." In 1963 he became the first artist to receive the Presidential Freedom Award. It was presented by President John F. Kennedy.

Congress honored Wyeth with a gold medal by resolution November 9, 1988. It was issued for "Outstanding and invaluable contributions to American art and culture." The obverse is taken from a portrait of Wyeth by his son, Jamie Wyeth. The dies were prepared by Chester Martin. The original gold medal was presented to Wyeth by President Bush October 24, 1990. The mint sells three inch bronze copies (USM 950) and 1.5 inch copies (USM 951).

bio: CBY 1981; EAB; IntWW 91-92; WW 93; WAB; WWA 94, 04; WWAmArt 91-92