**FILE**In this Feb. 19, 1970 file photo, American artist Andrew Wyeth appears at the White House in Washington with first lady Pat Nixon, who ultimately chose Wyeth to paint an official portrait of President Richard Nixon. Wyeth died early Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the age of 91 in his home outside Philadelphia, according to Hillary Holland, a spokeswoman for the Brandywine River Museum. (AP Photo/Stf, File)