Edmund Dulac
Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) was a French-born, naturalised British illustrator, celebrated for his contributions to the 'Golden Age of Illustration' (1880s-1920s).
Born in 1882 in Toulouse, France, Dulac initially studied law at the University of Toulouse but soon discovered his true passion for art. He won prizes at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, which paved the way for his illustrious career.
In 1905, Dulac moved to London, where he quickly gained recognition for his exquisite illustrations. His first major commission was to illustrate Jane Eyre and other works by the Brontë sisters, resulting in a collection of around 60 illustrations.
Dulac's work was known for its intricate detail, vibrant colour and ability to bring classic stories to life. Dulac's artistic talents extended beyond book illustrations; he also produced newspaper caricatures, portraits, theatre costume and set designs, bookplates, chocolate box graphics, medals and postage stamps.
His designs for postage stamps, particularly those commemorating the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, are especially notable.
During World War I, Dulac created relief books to support the war effort, and after the war, he turned to magazine illustrations as the market for deluxe children's books shrank. He continued to work prolifically throughout his life.
Dulac died in 1953, but his work remains influential and beloved by many.
Images to download
See below to download images from the publications that Edmund Dulac illustrated. Click on each item for more information about the publication.
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Arabian Nights, Stories from the 1907 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 49 images
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Bells, The 1912 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 7 images
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Dreamer of Dreams 1900 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 6 images
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Edmund Dulac's Fairy-book 1916 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 16 images
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Edmund Dulac's Picture-book 1915 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 10 images
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Fairies I Have Met 1910 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 8 images
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Nightingale, The 1900 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 4 images
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Princess Badoura 1913 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 8 images
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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1909 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 16 images
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Sinbad the Sailor 1914 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 15 images
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Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales, The 1910 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 11 images
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Stories from Hans Andersen 1911 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 24 images
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Tanglewood Tales 1919 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 7 images
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Tempest, The 1915 - Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) - 16 images
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