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Stopping for the Little Folk

Discover "Stopping for the Little Folk" by Mabel Lucie Attwell – a charming watercolor depicting children & adults. Vintage illustration art, perfect for collectors.

Explore the charming world of Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879-1964), beloved British illustrator known for her sweet, nostalgic drawings of children & whimsical characters. Discover her iconic book illustrations, vintage postcards, and delightful Shelley p

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Stopping for the Little Folk

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

  • Born: Mile End, London, 4 June 1879
  • Parents: Augustus Attwell (butcher) and Emily Ann Attwell
  • Education at Coopers' Company School and Regent Street Art School.
  • Initially studied at Heatherley’s and Saint Martin’s School of Art, but developed a preference for imaginative subjects over traditional art training.
  • Early sales to magazines like The Tatler and The Bystander marked the beginning of her professional career.

Development of Style and Major Works

  • Initially influenced by artists such as Hilda Cowham, Jessie Willcox Smith, John Hassall, and the Heath Robinson brothers.
  • Developed a distinctive style around 1914 characterized by sentimentalized, rotund, and cuddly depictions of children.
  • Illustrated numerous classic children's books:
    • Mother Goose (1910)
    • Alice in Wonderland (1911)
    • Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales (1914)
    • The Water Babies (1915)
    • Peter Pan and Wendy (abridged edition, 1921)
  • Created the "Boo Boos," a series of fairy characters featured in books and merchandise.
  • Designed popular children's china ware for Shelley Potteries starting in 1926, including the iconic “Boo Boos” collection.
  • Illustrated greeting cards extensively for Valentine & Sons.

Commercial Success and Historical Significance

  • Achieved significant commercial success throughout her career, with her illustrations appearing on a wide range of products.
  • Her work resonated deeply with audiences during both World Wars, offering comfort and cheerfulness.
  • Became one of Britain's most popular commercial illustrators of the early to mid-20th century.
  • Her style influenced subsequent generations of children’s illustrators.
  • The continued publication of The Lucie Attwell Annual for a decade after her death demonstrates the enduring popularity of her work.

Later Life and Legacy

  • Married painter and illustrator Harold Cecil Earnshaw in 1908; they had one daughter, Marjorie, and two sons.
  • Continued to produce illustrations throughout her life, even contributing a comic strip, "Wot A Life," to the magazine Playbox in 1943.
  • Died at her home in Fowey, Cornwall, on November 5, 1964.
  • Her daughter, Marjorie, continued her business after her death.
  • Webster Wickham, Peggy's grandson, is now the licensing agent for Mabel Lucie Attwell’s work.
  • Today, Mabel Lucie Attwell is remembered as a beloved artist whose charming illustrations continue to bring joy to people of all ages.
Mabel Lucie Attwell

Mabel Lucie Attwell

1879 - 1964 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Nostalgic illustration
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Hilda Cowham
    • Jessie Willcox Smith
    • John Hassall
  • Date Of Birth: June 4, 1879
  • Date Of Death: November 5, 1964
  • Full Name: Mabel Lucie Attwell
  • Nationality: British
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Mother Goose (1910)
    • Alice in Wonderland (1911)
    • Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales (1914)
    • The Water Babies (1915)
  • Place Of Birth: Mile End, United Kingdom
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