John Wilde

John Wilde
Born(1919-12-12)December 12, 1919
DiedMarch 9, 2006(2006-03-09) (aged 86)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJohn Henry Wilde, John H. Wilde
Occupation(s)Artist, educator
StyleMagic Realism, Surrealism

John Wildeα (December 12, 1919 – March 9, 2006) was an American painter, draughtsman, and printmaker from Wisconsin. He spent the majority of his life in the state and taught at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for over 35 years. Wilde is often associated with the Magic Realist and Surrealist art movements in the United States. His work frequently featured self-portraits set within fantastical, imaginative landscapes.