Birthdate: September 19, 1867
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Vauxhall, London, England, United Kingdom
Died: September 6, 1939
Arthur Rackham was an English book illustrator celebrated for his contributions to the Golden Age of British book illustration. His unique style incorporated bold pen and ink drawings with watercolor, a technique influenced by his experience as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham’s illustrations in notable works such as Rip Van Winkle, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm had a profound impact on the industry. His innovative use of color-separated printing revolutionized the accurate reproduction of color artwork in book production.
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