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Arthur Rackham
1867 – 1939
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryArthur Rackham was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
September 19, 1867
Lewisham
Date of death
September 6, 1939
Limpsfield
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Occupations & fields
painterillustratortranslatordraftspersonartist
Notable works
Gulliver's TravelsBird WatchingMother GooseThe Land of EnchantmentA Midsummer-Night's Dream
- Field and occupation
- anglický ilustrátor
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