Arthur Rackham (1867 - 1939) England. br>Ink on Paper. Measure 4"in H x 5 1/4"in W and 6"in H x 7 1/2"in W with frame. Known for: Children's book illustrations. The pre-eminent illustrator of the Edwardian Age, whose imaginative work graces such children's classics as Alice in Wonderland, Grimm's Fairytales, and many others, he was born on September 19, 1867, in London, England, as one of twelve children. A student at the City of London School, Arthur became known for his artistic gift, winning many prizes for his artwork. While he began working as a clerk at the Westminster Fire Office at age 18, he continued his art studies at the Lambeth School of Art in his spare time, and submitted some illustrations to publications like Scraps and Chums. He was an elected member of the Royal Watercolor Society, the Society Nationale des Beaux Arts, and Master of the Art Worker's Guild. In 1906, he won a gold medal for his work in Milan, Italy, and in Barcelona, Spain, in 1911. His illustrations are known and collected around the world. Arthur Rackham died in England in 1939.