Walter Crane

Walter Crane (1845–1915) was a highly influential English artist, illustrator, and designer, renowned for his vibrant contributions to children's literature and the Arts and Crafts movement. Born into an artistic family, his early influences included the detailed work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the critical eye of John Ruskin. An apprenticeship with wood-engraver William James Linton from 1859 to 1862 provided him with invaluable experience studying the works of c…