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  1. Sorolla, Joaquín Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) was born in Valencia and emerged as one of Spain’s most celebrated painters, renowned for his luminous and dynamic style. His works predominantly showcase the Mediterranean landscapes, seaside scenes and the vibrant life of Spanish culture. Sorolla’s early artistic training began at the San Carlos Academy in Valencia, where he developed a deep appreciation for colour and light. Throughout his career, Sorolla’s paintings reflected a remarkable ability to capture the...
  2. Gauguin, Paul Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French post-Impressionist painter known for his innovative use of colour and symbolism, which significantly influenced modern art. Born in Paris, Gauguin spent much of his childhood in Peru where he experienced a privileged childhood. Following financial struggles, he returned to France and received a formal education. Initially, he pursued a career as a stockbroker while practicing art as a hobby, however, following the financial crisis of 1882, he made a pivot...
  3. Klee, Paul Paul Klee (1879-1940) was a Swiss German artist born in 1879 in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland. He became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art, known for his unique blend of abstraction and figuration. Klee's early exposure to music and art, his father's profession as a music teacher, and his mother's artistic leanings profoundly influenced his creative journey. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and later joined the influential Blaue Reiter group, wh...
  4. Cassatt, Mary Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American painter and printmaker who played a pivotal role in the Impressionist movement, despite being a woman in a mostly male-dominated field. Born in 1844, in Allegheny City (now part of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, Cassatt spent most of her adult life in France, where she developed her artistic career. Cassatt's early artistic education included studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and further training in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme, Char...
  5. Hassam, Childe Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was a prominent American Impressionist painter, celebrated for his vibrant depictions of urban and coastal scenes. Born in 1859 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Hassam demonstrated an early interest in art. He had his first lessons in drawing and watercolour while attending The Mather School, but his parents took little notice of his obvious talent. By 1880, his father arranged a job for him in the accounting department of publisher Little, Brown & Company...
  6. Renoir, Pierre-Auguste Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), a central figure of the Impressionist movement, was born on 25th February 1841 in Limoges, France. His artistic journey began in the bustling streets of Paris, where he was influenced by the vibrant culture and emerging modernity of the city. Renoir initially trained as a porcelain painter, which honed his eye for colour and detail, however, he soon transitioned to painting, driven by a desire to capture the essence of life through art. Renoir's style ev...
  7. Rackham, Arthur Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was an influential English illustrator known for his distinctive style and contributions to the world of fantasy and children's literature. Born in 1867 in London, Rackham's artistic talents were evident from an early age. He studied at the Lambeth School of Art and began working as a freelance illustrator, gaining recognition for his imaginative and detailed artwork. Rackham's work is characterised by intricate line work and a unique approach to colour....
  8. Crane, Walter Walter Crane (1845-1915) was an influential English artist and illustrator, renowned for his vast contribution to children's book illustration and also the arts and crafts movement in the late 19th century. Born in August 1845 in Liverpool, Crane was the second son of the portrait painter Thomas Crane. He displayed artistic talent from a young age and was apprenticed to the wood engraver William James Linton, which significantly shaped his career. Crane's work is characterised by its...
  9. Allingham, Helen Helen Allingham (1848-1926), born Helen Paterson, was a prominent British watercolourist and illustrator, celebrated for her delicate representations of rural life and idyllic landscapes. Born in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, she showed artistic talent from an early age and was encouraged by her family to pursue her passion. Allingham became one of the first women to gain recognition in the male-dominated art world of the Victorian era. Educated at the Birmingham School of Art, she later attende...
  10. Appleton, Honor C. Honor Charlotte Appleton (1879–1951) was a British illustrator of children's books, including The Children's Alice. She had a delicate watercolour style, influenced by Kate Greenaway and others. She was born in Brighton, on the south coast of England, on 4 February 1879, and lived in nearby Hove most of her life. She studied art at the Kensington School, Frank Calderon's School of Animal Painting and the Royal Academy of Arts. Appleton illustrated more than 150 books in the course...
  11. Tarrant, Percy Percy Tarrant (1855-1934), was a British artist and illustrator. He was born in Clapham, then Surrey, in 1934 to Alfred, a stationer and book-binder, and Mary. He married Sarah Wyatt in 1886 and one of their children was the renowned illustrator Margaret Tarrant (1888-1959). Tarrant was a moderately active participant in exhibits and exhibited one painting at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 4 works at the Dudley Gallery and New Dudley Gallery, 18 works at the Walker Art Gallery, Live...
  12. Nicholson, William Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (1872-1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscapes and portraits. He also worked as a printmaker in techniques including woodcut, wood-engraving and lithography, as an illustrator, as an author of children's books and as a designer for the theatre. Nicholson was born in Newark-on-Trent on 5 February 1872, the youngest son of William Newzam Nicholson, an industrialist and Conservative MP of Newark, and his wife Annie Elizabeth Prior. From age 9, ...
  13. Seaby, Allen W. Allen William Seaby (1867-1953) is best known as an ornithological painter and printmaker, and Professor of Fine Art at the University of Reading. He was the author of several art books for students and also wrote and illustrated books for children. Allen W. Seaby was a student at Reading School of Art under Frank Morley Fletcher, where he developed a lifelong passion for colour woodblock printing in the Japanese style. Published on a range of subjects, including art history and technique as ...
  14. Overnell, Emily Emily A. Overnell (1870-1915) was born Emily Annabella Attwell in 1870 to Augustus, a butcher, and Emily Ann. Her younger sister was illustrator Mabel Lucie Attwell who was 10 years her junior. It was probably Emily's artistic flair that gave rise to Mabel's interest in illustration. Emily regularly contributed to magazines and periodicals as well as some book illustration work, notably for Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' amongst others. She married...
  15. Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke Alice Bolingbroke Woodward (1862–1951) was an English artist and illustrator. She was one of the most prolific illustrators at the turn of the 20th century and is known mainly for her work in children's literature, and secondarily for her scientific illustrations. Woodward was born on 3 October 1862 in Chelsea, London. Her father Henry Woodward, was a well-known scientist and the Keeper of Geology at the Natural History Museum in London. As a child, Woodward was educated at home by govern...
  16. Theaker, Harry Harry Theaker (1873-1954) was an illustrator, designer, painter and teacher, born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, the son of George Theaker, headmaster of Burslem School of Art. Apprenticed to the Doulton pottery as a painter, Harry attended the Burslem School. He then went on to the Royal College of Art, where he won a gold medal for design and a travelling scholarship, which took him to Italy and further studies. For 36 years he was design master and then headmaster, 1931–8, of Regent Street ...