Randolph Caldecott Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 7 pages of information about the life of Randolph Caldecott.

Randolph Caldecott Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 7 pages of information about the life of Randolph Caldecott.
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Often called the father of the picture book, Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886)is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential illustrators in the field of children's literature.

An English artist who illustrated picture books, fiction, verse, and fables for children as well as novels, poetry, and nonfiction for adults, Randolph Caldecott is the creator of works that are often considered the first modern picture books. Recognized as an artistic genius who brought creativity, technical skill, and a new professional quality to the genre of juvenile literature, Caldecott is best known for creating sixteen picture books that feature traditional nursery rhymes and songs and eightee nth-century comic poems. They are illustrated with economical yet lively pictures in sepia line and watercolor. These books, which include texts by such authors as Oliver Goldsmith, William Cowper, and Edwin Waugh as well as those from familiar sources such as Mother Goose...

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