Walter Crane Art
English, 1845-1915
Walter Crane was a British artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the late 19th century.
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Artist: Walter Crane
Strawberries
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLOWERS FROM SHAKESPEARE’S GARDEN:
A Posy from the Plays
Walter Crane (1845 – 1915), Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Lithography
London, 1909
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Early 1900s Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
Buttercups
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST
A Masque of Flowers
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Color Lithograph
London, 1889
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
1880s Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
Anemones
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST
A Masque of Flowers
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Color Lithograph
London, 1889
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
Iris
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST
A Masque of Flowers
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Color Lithograph
London, 1889
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
Crocus
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST
A Masque of Flowers
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Color Lithograph
London, 1889
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flower-de-luce. (Iris)
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
This piece would pair well with Crane's "Pansies" which is also listed.
FLOWERS FROM SHAKESPEARE’S GARDEN:
A Posy from the Plays
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Lithography
London, 1909
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Early 1900s Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Plexiglass
Chrysanthemums
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST
A Masque of Flowers
Walter Crane, Illustrator
Cassell & Co., Publisher
Color Lithograph
London, 1889
Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work.
As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art
Materials
Lithograph
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