Create two colorful childrens book illustrations in illustrator. Vintage illustration the magical world of childrens book illustration page 4 by mabel lucie attwell simply adorable vintage childrens books vintage cards vintage postcards vintage pictures baby pictures cute pictures childrens book illustration cute illustration drawing for kids. Searchable galleries include animals, plants, techniques, artists names, books titles, and much more. If you are looking for the perfect gift, look no further than the rare vintage children s books section of the biblio rare book. Stevenson childs garden of verses 1928 art nouveau illustrations great condition. Many of the rare and antique vintage children s books featured below have beautiful illustrations, and many of them are signed or first edition copies of beloved titles. Tagged margaret chodosirvine, roger duvoisin, vintage children book illustration, vintage children s books. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, vintage children and childrens book illustration. Description almost 2000 images illustrating classic tales told to children, drawn from relevant subject headings in the picture collection reference files. Not only we offer reasonable price range but we also offer 26 different childrens book illustration styles. I have this book and have read it to my children complete with troll voice. Milos work here is considered a representation of the golden age of childrens book illustration which spanned the late 19th century.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This charming fullcolor illustration is in the public domain and. Old childrens booksvintage childrens booksantique booksread aloud booksmother goosebook publishingnursery rhymesbook illustrationschildrens books. Did you know langston hughes wrote a children s book about jazz. Updated with 20 more childrens book illustrations from aesops fables, 19th century picture books, and mother goose nursery rhymes. I want to dive into her soft pastel sea world in this illustration from water babies. Not only we offer reasonable price range but we also offer 26 different childrens book illustration. Japanese american illustrator was a pioneer in depicting multiethnic children in picture books. Jean adamson english children s author and illustrator. The style reminds me of one of my favorite jazz album cover artists jim flora. Vintage book covers vintage children s books vintage ephemera antique books vintage posters vintage art engraving illustration book illustration victorian books chitty chatty stories published by mcloughlin bros. Free vintage childrens books and illustrations free vintage.
Sep 19, 2017 this darling victorian children s book gives us a glimpse into the life of a child in the 1880s. The graphics fairy is a resource for home decorators, graphics designers and crafters. A big fan of classic illustration work from the 1940s to the 70s, wisconsinbased artist matthew laznicka creates vintage illustrations with a contemporary twist. Welcome to old children s books, selling children s literature and picture books online since 1994. My blog focuses on the art and artists of vintage children s books, largely from the 1950 s through 1980 s. Edwin austin abbey american artist, illustrator, and painter.
A treasury of the great childrens book illustrators. Jan 03, 2014 the public is being invited to tag books, and so ive started building a set dedicated to childrens book illustration, to which you could also contribute. Gorgeous vintage russian childrens book illustrations from the 1920s1930s a lovely primarycolored geometrical wonderlandlight sparkling with every conceivable. Vintage childrens books are an excellent source of creative inspiration and material for art projects, video games, reimagined classics, personal craft projects, storytelling flashcards, and more. When i was sick and lay abed, i had two pillows at my head.
I love looking at the art in children s picture books and i hope that you do too. Find over 6,000 free vintage images, illustrations, vintage pictures, stock images, antique graphics, clip art, vintage photos, and printable art, to make craft projects, collage, mixed media, junk journals, diy, scrapbooking, etc. Decided i had to buy it for my art book collecting brother. Images vintage vintage pictures pencil illustration children s book illustration book illustrations vintage children s books vintage cards up book book art.
Vintage children s book the three billy goats by sweetpeaspantry, was one of my fav books as a child vintage children s book the three billy goats gruff. Vintage childrens book illustrations from the british. It is also not for items made using vintage images, just those in the original in book. Illustration for a children s book by portland, oregonbased artist carson ellis via let the wild rumpus start carson ellis warsaw village band i love how the moon looks in this illustration. Olga ravn illustration, vintage illustration, jazz art. The following gallery is packed with colorful vintage illustrations from out of children s books.
I will be expecting a sample of previous work or illustration. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Childrens book illustrations archives the graphics fairy. Join us as we round up amazing vintage illustrations from childrens literature, and feel free to add your favorites in the comments. Childrens book illustrations nypl digital collections. I just picked up a vintage copy of the first book of jazz by langston hughes the illustrations by cliff roberts are incredible. Public domain childrens books are some of the best free artwork out there, so i wanted to create a big list of projects that you can bookmark and use all year round. Childrens books archives free vintage illustrations. Please tag any similar portraits you find with children s book illustration. Posted in 19th century illustrations, children s books, craft ideas, early 20th century, gift ideas, tools for teachers, turn of the century, whimsical tagged 20th century art, book liiustration, childrens book illustration, classic childrens books, classic stories, free images, free to use images, free vintage art, mother goose, public domain.
My daughter and i are working on a children s book. See more ideas about children s book illustration, illustration and illustration art. Share these antique images with your fellow history buffs, vintage crafters, and childrens book gurus. It is a great collection of illustrators of children s literature, and is filled with great info and many fantastic illustrations. Visit our blog for more information on our 1 million public domain flickr commons upload. These are memories of what i remember my dreams looking like. The following gallery is packed with colorful vintage illustrations from out of childrens books. Abed abdi israeli palestinian illustrator, painter, graphic designer and sculptor. Caldecott medal values lists the value for each first edition caldecott medal book. Richard scarryvintage illustrationchristmas illustrationchildrens book illustrationbook illustrationswinter illustrationlandscape illustrationnoel. Vintage children s books are an excellent source of creative inspiration and material for art projects, video games, reimagined classics, personal craft projects, storytelling flashcards, and more. A treasure trove of childrens book illustrations in the. Gravure illustration children s book illustration character illustration illustrations vintage illustrations posters retro poster buch design mid century art look vintage my vintage avenue is a blog which aim is to show you a selection of artists ive chosen from what i call the golden age of design and illustration. A list of childrens book illustrators on etsy inkygirl.
Welcome to the vintage childrens book group on flickr. Gorgeous vintage russian childrens book illustrations from the 1920s1930s a lovely primarycolored geometrical wonderlandlight sparkling with every conceivable kind of wit and brilliance and fantasy and fun. Spend some time getting to know the industry by reading the illustrators guide the book, pg. Jul 25, 2005 welcome to the vintage childrens book group on flickr. Bestknown for his caldecottwinning book where the wild things are 1963 and in the night kitchen 1970, sendak is one of the most famous childrens book illustrators. Cheese drawing parts of a book floating in space pencil and paper children s book illustration book illustrations box art vintage children. Searchable galleries include animals, plants, techniques, artists names, books titles. Illustrations do not have to be heavily detailed because the children s book will be for ages 03 but should include larger drawings that illustrate the sentence on the page. Jan 16, 2018 there are quite a few classic childrens stories and books being represented here, like mother goose, the royal children of british history, heidi, cinderella, oliver twist, and the three bears. See more ideas about vintage children s books, books and little golden books. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible children s books. I just added 20 more children s book illustrations to this page and the main children s books gallery. I guess this isnt technically an illustration from a book, but its from a very old kids magazine called jack and bettys magazine.
Nov 03, 2011 our favorite vintage illustrations from classic childrens books. Old book illustrations offers a wide range of public domain, royaltyfree images scanned from old books. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. Mother natures cheerful children vintage childrens book. The land where the ice cream grows told by anthony burgess. Society of children s book writers and illustrators. Childrens book values lists the fortyfour picturebooks first edition books. Posted in children s book critique group blog, children s books, children s books blog, humor in children s books, picture books, printing techniques, vintage children s book illustrations. My childhood memorieschildhood toysstory bookslittle golden bookschildren booksvintage childrens booksgrocery storelove readingchildrens book illustration.
Bloom and grow vintage illustration, clip art vintage. Not so, with the books from author illustrator gyo fujikawa 19081999. Our favorite vintage illustrations from classic childrens books. Theres some really charming late 19th 20th century childrens book prints. See more ideas about children s book illustration, book art and illustration. Over the hills has poems from a child s perspective by e l shute with accompanying illustration by jessie watkins. Vintage childrens book illustration of a young girl feeding chickens. Saw this book in a reference section atan antiquarian book fair. Book illustrations, nursery rhymes, fairies, illustrations, children, boys, and girls. Illustrator margaret tarrant 18881959, of london, was nearly a child herself when she illustrated water babies at the age of 20. He worked for a time after high school as a window display designer at fao schwartz in new york city in the late 1940s while he took night classes at the art students league. She illustrated children s books in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Vintage children s books vintage art little golden books children s book illustration book illustrations vintage prints childrens books book art artwork illustration by eloise wilkin this reminds me of the poem by robert louis stevenson, land of counterpane.
A selection of children s book illustrations, from the british library s mechanical curator collection, discovered and tagged by the community. Our favorite vintage illustrations from classic childrens. Books include mother goose, a 19th century picture book, and aesops fables for kids. Britains 10 most iconic childrens book illustrators. Childrens book illustration styles children book illustrations. There is no date, however, similar books were published in the 1880s.
The illustrator links to ebay search auctions for collectible books. It is also not for items made using vintage images, just those in the original in book format. Often when you are writing or drawing a book illustration, you are so involved in. Please join me as we look at these treasures and the artists behind them. These vintage childrens book illustrations come from the frances jenkins olcott classic, the book of elves and fairies, and were illustrated by milo winter. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible children s books. Free vintage childrens books and illustrations free. Jan 16, 2018 vintage childrens books are an excellent source of creative inspiration and material for art projects, video games, reimagined classics, personal craft projects, storytelling flashcards, and more. Almost 2000 images illustrating classic tales told to children, drawn from relevant subject headings in the picture collection reference. Here are a few samples of antique mother goose illustrations. Free vintage illustrations free fullcolor vintage illustrations in the public domain.
However, it seems that twice he delved into the world of children s books. I want to dive into her soft pastel sea world in this illustration. See more ideas about vintage children s books, children s book illustration and vintage children. Old childrens books over 10,000 rare and outofprint. Curated from postcards, books, ads, and more antique media from the 19th to early 20thcentury. Tagged a childs garden of verses, roger duvoisin, vintage children s book illustrations, vintage children s books. Elenore abbott american book illustrator, scenic designer, and artist.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rie cramer dutch 18871977 children playing postcard. Vintage mother goose rhymes book illustrations by eulalie and lois lenski 1933. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in children s books than perhaps any other genre. Welcome to day 17 of 25 days of vintage easter art. Jan 17, 2020 posted in children s book critique group blog, children s books, children s books blog, humor in children s books, illustrating children s books, picture books, vintage children s book illustrations. An array of birds and beasts are formed by hand shadows in this illustration from a victorian childrens activity book. It is not for original artwork, nor images removed from books, or to promote anything available for purchase.
My blog focuses on the art and artists of vintage children s books, largely from the 1950s through 1980s. The ukborn illustrator developed his bold aesthetic in buenos aires, and has built an incredible portfolio of childrens books with a fresh, vibrant vibe. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. Early illustrators of mother goose nursery rhymes im especially fond of antique mother goose books. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
1492 1507 604 1414 218 343 152 870 200 1055 221 1539 1105 979 1436 993 1082 620 687 1115 160 303 572 689 1202 1452 661 2 1136 174 899