Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration.

Arthur Rackham was a British artist best known for his illustrations for classic fiction and children’s literature. Reared in London, Rackham enrolled in evening classes at the Lambeth School of Art in 1884 and spent seven years studying there while also working full-time in an insurance office.

Born in Lambeth, London on September 19, 1867, Arthur Rackham was a prolific artist from a young age. Sneaking pencils into his bed to draw under the covers, he eventually resorted to drawing on his pillow case when paper was taken from him.

Dive into the intricate world of Arthur Rackham’s artistic style and technique, a unique fusion of northern European Nordic style and Japanese woodblock tradition, enriched by his background in journalistic illustration and profound use of watercolor.

As the legendary illustrator who brought countless fantasy tales to visual life over the 20th century, Arthur Rackham’s own history proves just as fascinating as his vivid imagination. We explore how his modest yet colorful life fueled such an enduring creative legacy.

2017年9月19日 · One of the leading figures of this age was the English artist Arthur Rackham, who was born 150 years ago on this day, in the South London borough of Lewisham. If you don't know his name, you'll...

Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration.

As you wander through the enchanted forest of art history, you’ll inevitably stumble upon the magical world of Arthur Rackham. With a stroke of his pen, Rackham breathed life into the folklore and fairy tales of old, enchanting readers with his intricate and whimsical illustrations.

2019年5月2日 · For thirty-five years, the Arthur Rackham Society has celebrated the work of the English artist and illustrator and all of his wonderful visions. This website promotes recognition of the art of Arthur Rackham, and provides information about the artist and about the Arthur Rackham Society.

About Arthur Rackham. Arthur Rackham was born September 19, 1867, in London, England. He studied at the Lambeth School of Art, was elected to membership in The Royal Watercolour Society and the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts, and became Master of the Art Workers' Guild.