HOWARD PYLE (American, 1853-1911). Tournament, Men of Iron book illustration. Oil on canvas board. 10.5 x 8 in.. Signed ...

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HOWARD PYLE (American, 1853-1911)
Tournament, Men of Iron book illustration
Oil on canvas board
10.5 x 8 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Howard Pyle's adventure classic, Men of Iron, Harper and Brothers, 1892.

Caption: "He held tightly to the saddle-bow of the fallen man's horse."

This piece is reproduced as figure MBP11690 on page 506 of Volume II of Howard Pyle His Life -- His Work by Paul Preston Davis, Oak Knoll Press, 2004.

Pyle is celebrated for the children's books that he wrote and illustrated. It is from his Book of Pirates that our present-day concept of pirates was formed, and children still delight in reading his Men of Iron, The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and other adventure classics.
"Young Myles Falworth wins a reputation for courage and independence while still in training at the castle of the great Earl of Mackworth. But one day he discovers that his blind father had been condemned for treason and is still being hunted by a powerful enemy who is close to the King. To challenge the King's champion means certain death. Should he risk all to win back his family's honor?"

More information about HOWARD PYLE. See also: Pyle, Howard, Howard Pyle Artist.

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