Kate Greenaway - part 1

Catherine (Kate) Greenaway (1846-1901) was a celebrated English illustrator and writer, best known for her enchanting children's book illustrations. Born on 17th March 1846, in Hoxton, London, she was the daughter of John Greenaway, a woodblock printer, and Elizabeth Greenaway, a seamstress.

Kate's artistic talent was evident from a young age, and she received her education at several prestigious art schools, including the Heatherley School of Fine Art and the Slade School of Fine Art. Her career began with designing greeting cards, but she gained widespread acclaim with the publication of her first children's book, 'Under the Window' (1879). This book, which featured her delicate watercolour illustrations, was an instant success and established her as a leading children's book illustrator of the Victorian era.

Her work was characterised by its charming depictions of children in idyllic, pastoral settings, often dressed in traditional English costumes. Throughout her career, Greenaway illustrated over 50 books, including nursery rhyme collections, alphabet books and her own annual almanacs. Her illustrations were noted for their attention to detail, soft colour palette, and evocative portrayal of childhood innocence. Some of her most famous works include 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' (1888) and 'Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes' (1900). Greenaway's influence extended beyond her illustrations; she also contributed to the design of children's clothing and toys, further cementing her legacy in the world of children's culture. Despite her success, Greenaway remained humble and dedicated to her craft until her death on November 6, 1901, in Frognal, London.

Part 1 of a 13-part series on the works of Kate Greenaway: 

1870 "Aunt Louisa's Nursery Favourite" published by Frederick Warne & Co.

Front Cover

Title Page

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Lily Sweetbriar

Lily Sweetbriar

Lily Sweetbriar

Lily Sweetbriar

Lily Sweetbriar

Lily Sweetbriar

Uncle's Farm-Yard

Uncle's Farm-Yard

Uncle's Farm-Yard

Uncle's Farm-Yard

Uncle's Farm-Yard

1879 Under the Window:

Front Cover

End Paper

Copyright Page

Vignette

Vignette

Title Page

Vignette

Contents

Contents

Contents

Contents

Contents

Contents

Contents

Under the Window

Will you be my little wife

"Under the Window" continues in part 2 of this series.

Abel Warshawsky - part 2

Abel Georges Warshawsky was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1883. He spent his childhood in Cleveland, Ohio where he studied at the Cleveland Art Institute. Warshawsky moved to New York where he studied at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. His brother, Alexander also became an artist.

In 1909, Abel Warshawsky left the U.S. for Paris where he remained for thirty years. There, he developed his unique style, combining Impressionism and Realism. He returned to the United States annually, mostly to sell his paintings, but remained active in the Parisian art scene until 1939. He exhibited his works in Cleveland, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Before the start of World War II, Warshawsky left Paris and settled in Monterey, California. Warshawsky married Ruth Tate in 1941. He died from heart failure in 1962. His works are in the permanent collections of the Akron Art institute, the Cleveland museum of Art, the Luxembourg Museum, the De Young Museum, the Petit Palais, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

For more information about the artist see part 1 also.

This is part 2 of a 2-part post on the works of Abel Georges Warshawsky (dates were not found for these works):

Harbour scene in Brittany, France
oil on canvas 65.4 x 92.2 cm

Garden in bloom
oil on canvas 60.3 x 80.6 cm

Flowers on the terrace
oil on panel 33 x 40.6 cm

The Luxembourg Gardens (Paris)
oil on artist cardboard 33 x 40.8 cm

Landscape with Castle
oil on canvas 54.6 x 24.7 cm

Inn courtyard, Brittany
oil on panel 26.6 x 22.2 cm

Muralistic Sketch
oil on board 24.1 x 45.7 cm

Mountain village street scene
oil on canvas 66 x 81.2 cm

Mountain & township, Southern California
oil on canvas 162.5 x 203.2 cm

Man with cap
oil on canvas 54.6 x 45.7 cm

Ocean Bay, inlet with boats
oil on canvas 63.5 x 81.2 cm

Narrow Street, Finistere
oil on board 45.7 x 54.6 cm

Painter and Nymphs
oil on masonite 32.3 x 40.6 cm

Portrait of a man
oil on canvas (size not given)

Portrait of the artist's wife in Eastern European dress
oil on canvas 107.3 x 81.3 cm

Portrait of a Gentleman
oil on canvas 63.5 x 53.3 cm

Portrait of Curtis T. Baker
oil on canvas 57 x 46 cm

Portrait of a young woman
oil on canvas 81.3 x 64.8 cm

Portrait of a woman
oil on canvas (size not given)

Portrait of a woman
oil on canvas 55.8 x 45.7 cm

Spring Freshet
oil on canvas (size not given)

Smuggler's Cove
oil on canvas 66 x 81.2 cm

Still-Life with glass bottle and artist's bust
oil on Masonite 78.7 x 63.5 cm

Still Life with St. John and Quimper Pot
oil on board 60.9 x 50.8 cm

Still Life
oil on canvas 81.2 x 64.7 cm

Still Life
oil on ? 66 x 68.5 cm

Sunlit Landscape
oil on canvas 66 x 81.2 cm

Summer morning, Avenue General Le Clerc, Paris
oil on board 38.1 x 45.7 cm

Village landscape
oil on board 43.1 x 71.7 cm

View towards Pont Croix, France
oil on canvas-board 21.6 x 26 cm

Untitled landscape (washer women)
oil on canvas 50.8 x 43.1 cm

Untitled abstract
oil on board 24.1 x 19 cm