Howard PyleHoward Pyle (1853-1911) was an American author and illustrator widely regarded as a foundational figure in the golden age of illustration. Best known for his retellings of Robin Hood legends and his richly composed historical and fantasy artwork, Pyl trained a generation of influential illustrators through the Brandywine School. His work combined literary imagination with strong visual storytelling, shaping the development of American children's literature and book illustration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Read More Read Less