A Garland for May Day, 1895 Giclee Print by Walter Crane at AllPosters.com

Children’s illustrator Walter Crane (1845 – 1915) was nearly a child himself when he first gained recognition. At age 13, he created designs for the poem, “The Lady of Shalott,” which impressed famous engraver William James Linton enough to offer him an apprenticeship. Crane's groundbreaking illustrations, influenced by Japanese prints, mirror their flat color and bold lines. Also a landscape and portrait artist, Crane is best known for his illustrations for Spenser, Hawthorne and Grimm. Today, Crane is still acclaimed as an important and innovative children’s book illustrator.

This product is reproduced from a publication, advertisement, or vintage print. In an effort to maintain the artistic accuracy of the original image, this final product has not been retouched.

This giclée print offers beautiful color accuracy. Giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface creating natural color transitions. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is a great option for framing with its smooth, acid free surface.