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by Randolph
Caldecott
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Randolph
Caldecott (1846-1886)
Was one of the most famous
Victorian illustrators, despite having rather a
short working life. He was born in Chester, and
taught himself drawing as a child. His father, a
businessman, discouraged him from pursuing art
as a career, and enrolled him as a bank clerk in
Shropshire.
He started to illustrate various journals, in
1872 going to London, to study at the Slade
School under Poynter. The following year his
illustrations for Washington Irving's Old
Christmas, and Bracebridge Hall took off in
1874. From this he was taken on by The Graphic,
and other magazines. In 1876 the first "Toy
Book" appeared. In 1885 he made an ill-fated
trip to America for the sake of his health.
After a difficult voyage, he became sick and
died in Florida at the age of 40. All are
unmounted and £8 each
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