John Wilde
John Wilde | |
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| Born | December 12, 1919 |
| Died | March 9, 2006 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | John Henry Wilde, John H. Wilde |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, educator |
| Style | Magic 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.