Kate Greenaway
Catherine (Kate) Greenaway (1846-1901) was a celebrated English illustrator and writer, best known for her enchanting children's book illustrations.
Born on 17th March 1846, in Hoxton, London, she was the daughter of John Greenaway, a woodblock printer, and Elizabeth Greenaway, a seamstress.
Kate's artistic talent was evident from a young age, and she received her education at several prestigious art schools, including the Heatherley School of Fine Art and the Slade School of Fine Art.
Greenaway's career began with designing greeting cards, but she gained widespread acclaim with the publication of her first children's book, 'Under the Window' (1879). This book, which featured her delicate watercolour illustrations, was an instant success and established her as a leading children's book illustrator of the Victorian era.
Her work was characterised by its charming depictions of children in idyllic, pastoral settings, often dressed in traditional English costumes.
Throughout her career, Greenaway illustrated over 50 books, including nursery rhyme collections, alphabet books and her own annual almanacs.
Her illustrations were noted for their attention to detail, soft colour palette, and evocative portrayal of childhood innocence. Some of her most famous works include 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' (1888) and 'Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes' (1900).
Greenaway's influence extended beyond her illustrations; she also contributed to the design of children's clothing and toys, further cementing her legacy in the world of children's culture.
Despite her success, Greenaway remained humble and dedicated to her craft until her death on November 6, 1901, in Frognal, London.
Images to download
See below to download images from the publications that Kate Greenaway illustrated. Click on each item for more information about the publication.
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A Apple Pie 1886 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 22 images
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Almanack for 1893 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 8 images
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April's Baby's Book of Tunes, An 1900 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 16 images
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Day in a Child's Life, A 1881 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 3 images
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Kate Greenaway 1905 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 53 images
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Kate Greenaway's Birthday book c.1880 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 12 images
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Language of Flowers, The 1884 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 54 images
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Little Ann & other Poems 1890 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 53 images
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Little Wide Awake 1880 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 1 image
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Marigold Garden 1900 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 66 images
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Mother Goose c.1881 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 54 images
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Pied Piper of Hamelin, The c.1880 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 47 images
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Rhymes for the Young Folk 1887 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 7 images
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Under the Window 1879 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 60 images
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Village Scenes (Transferring Papers) 1880 - Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) - 35 images
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