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William Small (artist)

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Scottish illustrator and artist
William Small
Born(1843-05-27)27 May 1843
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died30 December 1929(1929-12-30) (aged 86)
Worcester, England
NationalityScottish

William Small, (27 May 1843 – 1929) was a Scottish illustrator and artist. His works are held by art galleries in Leicester, Liverpool, London and Manchester and his illustrations in noted periodicals including: Once a week, Good Words, The Graphic and Harpers. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes him as being considered the most successful illustrator of his time. His style is typically Victorian.

Illustrations by Small

References

  1. Yates, D E.  (1967) William Small's 'The Good Samaritan', Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society; Edinburgh Vol. 46, 81.
  2. "William Small (1843-1929) on the Victorian Web".
  3. "William Small 1843–1931 The Tate".
  4. https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2005/great-british-art-victorian-edwardian-l05131/lot.15.html Sothebys: William Small
  5. Goldman, P. (2004). Victorian Illustration: The Pre-Raphaelites, the Idyllic School and the High Victorians. Lund Humphries Pub Limited.
  6. "After William Small | Don't Move, from "The Graphic" Christmas Number, The Met".
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