Beauty and the Beast, The Beast in Red, c.1900

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.

The Giclee printing process delivers a fine stream of ink resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. This art print is produced on a heavy 310 gsm, acid-free and watercolor textured paper.