Illustration by Kate Greenaway
GREENAWAY, KATE (1846-1901), English artist and book illustrator, was the daughter of John Greenaway, a well-known draughtsman and engraver on wood, and was born in London on the I7th of March 1846. After a course of study at South Kensington, at Heatherleys life classes, and at the Slade School, Kate Greenaway began, in 1868, to exhibit watercolor drawings at the Dudley Gallery, London. Her more remarkable early work, however, consisted of Christmas cards, which, by reason of their quaint beauty of design and charm enjoyed an extraordinary vogue. Her subjects were, in the main, young girls, children, flowers, and landscape; and the air of artless simplicity, freshness, humor, and purity of these little works so appealed to public and artists alike that the enthusiastic welcome habitually accorded to them is to be attributed to something more than love of novelty. Courtesy of Illuminated Books
I have always so enjoyed the artwork of Kate Greenway- so sweet and old-fashioned!
ReplyDeleteShe is so old-fashioned. I love the simplicity of her style, especially her children's book illistrations.
DeleteDear Heide,
ReplyDeleteIt’s always good to learn of beautiful art and children illustrations. I am so taken by the work of Tasha Tudor, for years I have admired her work. But I am no familiar with the work of Kate Greenaway. I admire the vibrant colors Greenaway used on the children’s clothing and how well the children are dressed in her art work. I find her art work captivating. I enjoyed your post. Therefore, I will look up books written by Kate Greenaway in the near future to read for enjoyment.
Yours Truly,
Jacqueline
I also love Tasha Tudor! At the last library book sale, I was so excited to find a copy of "A Child's Book fo Verses" illistrated by Tasha. I think it was also the library where I discovered Kate Greenaway, their was a book on her artwork. I always keep an eye out for her books, but I don't think they are very plentiful over here.
DeleteKate Greenway's illustrations are wonderful--great insights into the early 19th century fashions. And, Tasha Tudor is a favorite, too. I actually met her one time at Colonial Williamsburg, VA. It was awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Heide!