Of the many artists who made their fortune as illustrators of children鈥檚 book artists, none achieved anywhere near the popularity of Arthur Rackham. Rackham was born in London in 1867. His father guided him to a career in business, much against Arthur鈥檚 wishes. He found the time to attend the Lambeth School of Art and by the age of thirty, Rackham was able to make his living entirely from his artwork. Though Rackham鈥檚 work was not limited to the illustration of children鈥檚 books, much of his work adorning classical literature was primarily intended for children. All featured his distinctive style of shading and love of the grotesque.
This exhibition will feature works from 糖心TV鈥檚 extensive collection of Arthur Rackham from the Gildersleeve Collection for children鈥檚 literature. The exhibit will feature Rackham's depictions of women and nature, his work with children's literature, and his career as a fantasy artist.