Children’s Book Illustration of 19th-Century Britain
There is a new exhibit at The Huntington Library in the Los Angeles area. It should be of interest to book collectors, especially collectors who focus on children's books or 19th century books, artist books (like those of Arthur Rackham) or on early British books. This is an exhibit not to be missed. It is a great excuse to visit the Los Angeles area and a lovely time of year for a visit. Enjoy!
In the 19th century—with the work of Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Lewis Carroll, and others—children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes began to be widely published, documenting what was originally a rich oral tradition across western cultures. In Britain, such publications were enlivened by the work of some of the most talented artists and illustrators of the period, including Walter Crane (1845–1915), Arthur Rackham (1867–1939), and Kate Greenaway (1846–1901). Drawing on the collections of The Huntington’s art and literary collections, “Child’s Play?” includes a selection of rare drawings as well as the books themselves. Although beguiling, some of the stories and their illustrations represent the often complicated layering of the joys and fears related to childhood and child rearing.
Where: The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Date(s): April 3, 2010 - July 26, 2010
Address: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California, U.S.A.
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