Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) Bundle of 28 Collections

This value bundle of digital downloads features the following collections by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935):-

At the back of the North Wind (1919) - 8 images
The Bed Time Book (1907) - 1 image
Billy-boy (1906) - 1 image
The Book of the Child (1902) - 3 images
Boys and Girls of Bookland (1923) - 11 images
A Child's Book of Old Verses (1910) - 7 images
A Child's Book of Stories (1911) - 6 images
A Child's Garden of Verses (1905) - 13 images
The Chronicles of Rhoda (1909) - 2 images
Dickens's Children (1912) - 10 images
Dream Blocks (1908) - 14 images
The Everyday Fairy Book (1915) - 7 images
The Five Senses (1911) - 5 images
Good Housekeeping Artwork - 36 images
Heidi (1922) - 11 images
In the Closed Room (1904) - 8 images
A Little Child's Book of Stories (1923) - 5 images
The Little Mother Goose (1918) - 12 images
Little Women (1915) - 3 images
McClure's, A Child's World (1909) - 6 images
Miscellaneous Images - 17 images
The Now-a-Days Fairy Book (1911) - 6 images
The Princess and the Goblin (1920) - 9 images
Scribner's Images - 8 images
The Seven Ages of Childhood (1909) - 7 images
The Swifts Premium Fairy Calendar (1916) - 2 images
Twas the Night before Christmas (1912) - 12 images
The Water-Babies (1916) - 12 images

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The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.

Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) was an influential American illustrator and painter, best known for her enchanting depictions of children and maternal themes.

Born in Philadelphia, she developed a passion for art at an early age, eventually enrolling at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her early career saw her work alongside other prominent artists of the time, including the renowned illustrator Howard Pyle, who significantly shaped her artistic style.

Willcox Smith's illustrations often featured whimsical, tender and nostalgic elements, capturing the innocence and joy of childhood. She gained widespread recognition for her contributions to children's literature, illustrating classics such as 'Little Women', 'The Water Babies' and 'A Child's Garden of Verses' by Robert Louis Stevenson. Her ability to bring stories to life through stunning imagery made her a favourite among authors and publishers alike.

Her style is characterised by a soft colour palette and delicate, fluid lines that convey a sense of warmth and magic. Smith frequently used young girls as subjects in her work, portraying them in dreamy landscapes filled with flowers, sunlight, and fantasy. This focus on children, particularly girls, was somewhat revolutionary for her time, showcasing their experiences and emotions in ways that resonated with viewers.

In addition to her illustrations, Willcox Smith was an accomplished painter, participating in numerous exhibitions and remaining active in the artistic community throughout her life. Her contributions to art and literature have left a lasting legacy, and her work continues to be celebrated in various collections and exhibitions across the globe.