Arthur Rackham
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Summary
Arthur Rackham is a human[1]. Born in Lewisham[2], he… he was born on September 19, 1867[3]. He passed away in Limpsfield[4]. He died on September 6, 1939[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], translator[8], draftsperson[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,508 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Lewisham[2].
- Born in London[12].
- Arthur Rackham passed away in Limpsfield[4].
- Arthur Rackham was born on September 19, 1867[3].
- Arthur Rackham died on September 6, 1939[5].
- Arthur Rackham is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[13].
- Arthur Rackham was married to Edyth Starkie[14].
- Arthur Rackham held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Arthur Rackham worked as a painter[6].
- Arthur Rackham's professions included illustrator[7].
- Arthur Rackham worked as a translator[8].
- Arthur Rackham worked as a draftsperson[9].
- Arthur Rackham worked as an artist[10].
- Arthur Rackham's field of work was illustration[16].
- Arthur Rackham's field of work was young adult literature[17].
- Arthur Rackham was educated at City of London School[18].
- Arthur Rackham's education included a stint at City and Guilds of London Art School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Rackham is Gulliver's Travels[20].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Rackham is Bird Watching[21].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Rackham is Mother Goose[22].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Rackham is The Land of Enchantment[23].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Rackham is A Midsummer-Night's Dream[24].
- Arthur Rackham is recorded as male[25].
- Arthur Rackham's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Arthur Rackham is associated with the fairy painting movement[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1867-09-19[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1939-09-06[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 22343ac0-79de-4a39-be22-0ef41a66fea2[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Lewisham[2], an area of London[33], in United Kingdom[34] and London[12], a metropolis[35], in Roman Empire[36], founded in 0047[37]. Arthur Rackham was born on September 19, 1867[3].
Education
Educated at City of London School[18], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1919[40] and City and Guilds of London Art School[19], a school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1935[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], translator[8], draftsperson[9], and artist[10]. Fields of work include illustration[16] and young adult literature[17], a sub-set of literature[44].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gulliver's Travels[20], a version, edition or translation[45], written by Jonathan Swift[46]; Bird Watching[21], a version, edition or translation[47], written by Edmund Selous[48]; Mother Goose[22], a literary work[49]; The Land of Enchantment[23], a literary work[50], written by A. E. Bonser[51]; and A Midsummer-Night's Dream[24], a version, edition or translation[52], written by William Shakespeare[53].
Personal Life
Among Arthur Rackham's spouses was Edyth Starkie[14].
Death and Burial
Arthur Rackham died on September 6, 1939[5]. He died in Limpsfield[4]. The cause of death was cancer[54]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[13].
Why It Matters
Arthur Rackham ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,508 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[57], a writer[58], 1906–1972[59], of Italy[60], awarded the Strega Prize[61]; John Bauer[62], a painter[63], 1882–1918[64], of Sweden[65], specialised in illustration[66]; Edmund Dulac[67], a painter[68], 1882–1953[69], of France[70], specialised in young adult literature[71]; and Rebecca Guay[72], a painter[73], b. 2000[74], of United States[75], specialised in illustration[76].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Rackham born?
Arthur Rackham was born in Lewisham[2].
Where did Arthur Rackham die?
Arthur Rackham passed away in Limpsfield[4].
Who was Arthur Rackham married to?
Arthur Rackham's spouses include Edyth Starkie[14].
What did Arthur Rackham do for work?
Arthur Rackham worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], translator[8], draftsperson[9], and artist[10].
Where did Arthur Rackham go to school?
Arthur Rackham was educated at City of London School[18] and City and Guilds of London Art School[19].
Who did Arthur Rackham influence?
Arthur Rackham has been cited as an influence by Dino Buzzati[57], John Bauer[62], Edmund Dulac[67], and Rebecca Guay[72].