“He was—and remains—a soloist in front of an orchestra, a player with the responsibility to interpret and add lustre to great works with variations of infinite subtlety and grace.” -James Hamilton You may not know the name Arthur Rackham, but you have almost certainly seen—and loved—his artwork. One of the greatest illustrators of the modern world, Rackham illustrated many books, from Mother Goose to John Milton’s
Arthur Rackham has been my favorite artist since looking at my mom's old fairy books when I was a kid. I love all the artists from the 1920sand '30s, but he's still my fave. He does the best fairies and goblins... wish he could have done the Hobbit and LOTRs! No offense, JRR! I love your drawings too!
Arthur Rackham has been my favorite artist since looking at my mom's old fairy books when I was a kid. I love all the artists from the 1920sand '30s, but he's still my fave. He does the best fairies and goblins... wish he could have done the Hobbit and LOTRs! No offense, JRR! I love your drawings too!
I agree! Rackham illustrations for LOTR would have been incredible.
All of the illustrations you shared are incredible, but I especially enjoy “Jack Spratt and his wife”.
Arthur Rackham may be someone I need to study a bit more- thank you for bringing him to my attention!
Jack Spratt is also a favorite of mine! Those shadows! And, I laugh every time I look at it. Rackham somehow captured the comedy of the nursery rhyme.