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Walter Crane Art

English, 1845-1915

Walter Crane was a British artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the late 19th century.

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Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Lustre “Dog Bowl”
By Walter Crane, Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5367 Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Lustre “Dog Bowl” Designed by Walter Crane and Decorated by William Mycock, the copper lustre Jardiniere featur...
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1910s Vintage Walter Crane Art

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Ceramic

Strawberries
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLOWERS FROM SHAKESPEARE’S GARDEN: A Posy from the Plays Walter Crane (1845 – 1915), Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Lithography London, 1909 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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Early 1900s Academic Walter Crane Art

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Lithograph

Iris
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Lithograph

Buttercups
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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1880s Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Lithograph

Anemones
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Lithograph

Crocus
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Lithograph

Chrysanthemums
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Lithograph

Flower-de-luce. (Iris)
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
This piece would pair well with Crane's "Pansies" which is also listed. FLOWERS FROM SHAKESPEARE’S GARDEN: A Posy from the Plays Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Lithography London, 1909 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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Early 1900s Academic Walter Crane Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Plexiglass

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Walter Crane Plaque
By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company, Walter Crane
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Walter Crane Plaque
Walter Crane Plaque
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Marquetry and Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror, by Walter Crane
By Walter Crane
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Walter Crane (attributed) for The Rowley Gallery, a marquetry and gilt gesso small wall mirror.
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Columbines
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first studied art in his father Thomas’ studio. After both moving to London and losing his father, Crane obtained an apprenticeship as William Linton’s engraving shop. This position exposed the young Crane to political reform which would become a major influence on his future work. As in illustrator, Crane became part of an influential group of political and religious radical movements. A supporter of the Liberal Party, Crane was outspoken in his support of the Communard’s attempt to overthrow the French government in 1871. It is seemingly ironic that at this time that Crane’s reputation as an illustrator of children’s books began to blossom. Within a decade Crane would join his life-long friend William Morris’s Arts and Crafts...
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ABS, Lithograph

Columbines
Columbines
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in
Daisy
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Daisy
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Black Knight (Crown Imperial Lily)
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
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Hawthorne Bush with Shepard and Sheep
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
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Lilies of the Vale (Lily of the Valley)
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
FLORA’S FEAST A Masque of Flowers Walter Crane, Illustrator Cassell & Co., Publisher Color Lithograph London, 1889 Born in Liverpool, 15 August 1845, Walter Crane first stud...
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Late 19th Century Academic Walter Crane Art

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Lithograph

Pansies
By Walter Crane
Located in Florham Park, NJ
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Category

Early 1900s Academic Walter Crane Art

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Gesso, Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Archival Tape

Pansies
Pansies
H 19 in W 16 in D 2 in

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