Arthur Rackham
English book illustrator (1867-1939)
Arthur Rackham was born on September 19, 1867 in Lewisham and died on September 6, 1939 in Limpsfield, aged 71. Recorded occupations: painter, illustrator, translator, draftsperson and artist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Associated movements: fairy painting and Golden Age of Illustration. Fields of work: illustration and young adult literature. Notable works include “Gulliver's Travels”, “Bird Watching”, “Mother Goose”, “The Land of Enchantment” and “A Midsummer-Night's Dream”. Educated at City of London School and City and Guilds of London Art School.
- Born
- September 19, 1867 · Lewisham
- Died
- September 6, 1939 · Limpsfield
- Age at death
- 71
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- painter, illustrator, translator, draftsperson, artist
- Movements
- fairy painting, Golden Age of Illustration
- Notable works
- Gulliver's Travels, Bird Watching, Mother Goose, The Land of Enchantment, A Midsummer-Night's Dream
- Education
- City of London School, City and Guilds of London Art School
- Wikipedia editions
- 36 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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