The artist and illustrator Arthur Rackham died in September , just three days after the outbreak of war in Europe. At the time, he was honored and admired in the United States, while in Britain his fame, briefly in decline during the s, had developed new audiences as the vogue for illustrated books had moved from the deluxe edition to mass-market trade publishing. Rackham, Arthur, The little white bird / (New York: C. Scribner's sons, ), also by J. M. Barrie (page images at HathiTrust; US access only) Rackham, Arthur, A midsummer night's dream, (London, Heinemann; New York, Doubleday, Page Co., ), also by William Shakespeare (page images at HathiTrust; US access only). Born in Lambeth, London on Septem, Arthur Rackham was a prolific artist from a young age. Sneaking pencils into his bed to draw under the covers, he eventually resorted to drawing on his pillow case when paper was taken from him. Inspired to become an artist while traveling to Australia in , Rackham drew avidly during his journey, and also began painting in watercolor.
Arthur Rackham (19 September - 6 September ) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. ONE OF COPIES SIGNED BY ARTHUR RACKHAM. (RACKHAM, Arthur) IBSEN, Henrik. Peer Gynt. London, Deluxe signed limited edition of Ibsen's classic dramatic poem, number of copies signed by illustrator Arthur Rackham (of which only were for sale), with 12 vibrant color plates by Rackham. $ Arthur Rackham as many will acknowledge was a genius. The combination of technical skill in draughtsmanship, handling of watercolour paints (universally acknowledged as being the most difficult of all media) and incredible imaginative power make his work an inspiritation for generations to come.
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