Jessie willcox smith

Women in the Medieval Guilds by Lady Magdelene Saunders

213 askART artist summary of Jessie Willcox Smith. Jessie Willcox Smith (1863 - 1935) was active/lived in Pennsylvania. Jessie Smith is known for Child figure-genre painting, magazine and book illustration.

'Last scene of all that ends - This strange eventful history - Is First Love and mere enchantment'. Jessie Willcox Smith illustration from 'The Seven Ages of Childhood'. More about the artist at vintagebookillustrations.com/

The autumn equinox is upon us. A selection of beautiful autumn illustrations from vintage children's books from the Golden Age of Illustration.

We’ve much proof that reading aloud with our kids enhances academic ability and communication skills. But mostly we desire the glue.

'Dream Blocks' forms a delightful collection of children's poems, penned by A. C. Higgins, beautifully illustrated throughout by Jessie Willcox Smith.

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When each heart gives out its best, Then the talk is full of zest: Light your fire and never fear, Life was made for love and cheer. (Henry Van Dyke, “Inscriptions for a Friend’s House”) When American illustrator Elizabeth Shippen Green created a watercolor painting to accompany Henry Van Dyke’s “Inscriptions for a Friend’s House,” …

One of my reasons for starting this web log was to read better. I’ve been reading for oh, a hundred years or so, since my mother taught me before I went to school, and it is my favourite pastime, if one can call something which shapes your personality, fills your...