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Arthur Rackham Paintings

British, 1867-1939

Arthur Rackham was born on September 19, 1867, in London. Rackham was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading literary figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. Rackham's illustrations were chiefly based on robust pen and India ink drawings. Rackham gradually perfected his own uniquely expressive line from his background in journalistic illustration, paired with subtle use of watercolor, a technique which he was able to exploit due to technological developments in photographic reproduction. Rackham died on September 6, 1939, in Limpsfield.

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Artist: Arthur Rackham
Goblin Market Endpaper Design
By Arthur Rackham
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Lower margin contains inked directive initialed by Rackham and numerous pencil indications as well as a rough thumbnail sketch of the end papers. A fascinating look into Rackham's ...
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1930s Arthur Rackham Paintings

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Ink, Graphite

Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)
By Arthur Rackham
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, "A Rackham" lower right Sotheby's New York - The work has recently been elegantly framed with a high end frame and archivalled matted and looks wonderful in person. Arth...
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