Walter Crane
English artist and book illustrator (1845–1915)
Walter Crane was born on August 15, 1845 in Liverpool and died on March 14, 1915 in Horsham, aged 69. Recorded occupations: painter, illustrator, draftsperson, visual artist, exlibrist and writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Associated movement: Symbolism. Fields of work: children's literature and young adult literature. Notable works include “Mrs. Walter Crane” and “The Shepheard's Calender”. Honours include Albert Medal.
- Born
- August 15, 1845 · Liverpool
- Died
- March 14, 1915 · Horsham
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- painter, illustrator, draftsperson, visual artist, exlibrist, writer
- Movements
- Symbolism
- Notable works
- Mrs. Walter Crane, The Shepheard's Calender
- Honours
- Albert Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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