Arthur Rackham
(1867-1939)

Died aged c. 72

Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) 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. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since – through colour-separated printing – it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm.

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Arthur Rackham 1867-1939 illustrator lived here

16 Chalcot Gardens, Camden, NW3, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Arthur Rackham 1867 - 1939 Artist and illustrator lived here

27 Albert Square, Lambeth, SW8 1DA, London, United Kingdom where they lived