Arthur Rackham b. 9 September 1867

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Arthur Rackham came to Australia in his youth but found success and fame back in London with his fantastic children's book illustrations.
You are viewing the version of bio from Nov. 27, 2012, 10:59 a.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record

illustrator, was born in England on 9 September 1867 and educated at the City of London schools and the Lambeth School of Art. He came to Australia in youth (c.1886); watercolour paintings of Australian scenes are extant.

Back at London Rackham became famous for his fantastic children’s book illustrations. In 1893 he married Edith Starkie, who had studied art at the Slade and later in Paris; they had one daughter. He died on 6 September 1939.

This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography.

Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
References [<ExternalResource: Greenwall, Ryno (1992), 'Artists and Illustrators of the Anglo-Boer War', Vlaeburg, South Africa : Fernwood Press (re pen and ink Boer War cartoon 1901 in Africana Museum), 191.>, <ExternalResource: Australian National University, Canberra, ACT. Information sourced from, Callaway, Anita (Dr).>]