A sketch book of R. Caldecott's, page 15.

Category

Library Item

Item no

34259

Title

A sketch book of R. Caldecott's, page 15.

Description

This image depicts a humorous scene in which a woman looks on as children play soldiers and carry weapons made from sticks and umbrellas. The image is titled 'The Infantry', adding a measure of wit to the image. Caldecott excelled in creating an image of action and adventure which would draw the viewer. In many of his children book illustrations Caldecott was able to persuade young readers to identify with the characters.

Artist / maker

Caldecott, Randolph

Date

1883

Size

17.2 x 25.7 cm

Type

Chromolithograph

Location

Art and Design Library

This volume of sketches by the artist, Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) attempts to capture raw human nature and the variety of everyday life for Caldecott’s subjects through the seasons. Caldecott was proficient in creating a narrative quality in his pictures. He depicts scenes of local country life, with images of people partaking in different activities, the natural scenery around them, as well as a variety of different animals that interact with human life. This sketchbook contains a mixture of vibrant colour and monochrome sketches capturing views, figures and animals. Every image exemplifies Caldecott's dedication to depicting the finer details and his clear fondness for depicting his subjects as they were, in their natural environment. Caldecott is widely renowned for his detailed illustrations and his work is considered to have transformed children’s books during the Victorian era, a period which is considered the ‘Golden age’ of illustration with the influence of artists like Caldecott still resonating today.

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