Maxfield Parish studied under The Great Brandywine illustrator Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Many considered Pyle to be the Father of American Illustration.

In my humble opinion, If Howard Pyle was the Father, Then Maxfield was "the Favorite Son". In my book, they do not get any better than Maxfield Parish.

If you want to learn more about my personal hero,
Follow the link: Maxfield Parish Online Gallery