Walter Crane (August 15, 1845 - March 14, 1915) was a significant English artist. Born in Liverpool he was part of the Arts and Crafts movement. He produced paintings, illustrations, children's books, ceramic tiles and other decorative arts. August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in Leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Northwest England, on the north side of the Mersey estuary. ... Artichoke wallpaper, by John Henry Dearle for William Morris & Co. ...
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SurLaLune Fairy Tale Pages: Fairy Tale Illustrations of Walter Crane
Walter Crane: Artist & Socialist - From the Working Class Movement Library Website
WALTERCRANE (1845-), English artist, second son of Thomas Crane, portrait painter and miniaturist, was born in Liverpool on the 15th of August 1845.
Mr Crane became an associate of the Water Colour Society in 1888; he was an examiner of the science and art department at South Kensington; director of design at the Manchester Municipal school (1894); art director of Reading College (1896); and in 1898 for a short time principal of the Royal College of Art.
There is a comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book on The Art of WalterCrane, by P. Konody; a monograph (1902) by Otto von Schleinitz in the Kiinstler Monographien series (Bielefeld and Leipzig); and an account of himself by the artist in the Easter number of 1898 of the Art Journal.
WalterCrane became the semi-official artist to the whole developing labour movement, and his posters, and their iconography helped to shape the public perception of that movement.
Crane was in charge of the British contribution to the International Exhibition of Decorative Art in Turin, and was the recipient of an honour from King Victor Emmanuel.
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