John Hassall
Walmer, 1868 – London, 1948
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John Hassall
(1868-1948)
He was a British illustrator, painter and English poster artist. He studied in the Antwerp Fine Arts Academy and the Académie Julien in Paris, where he took references from the famous Alphonse Mucha. Hassall worked as an advertising artist for fifty years, he also designed posters for theatre and newspaper advertisements. One of his most world-wide famous pieces is Jolly Fisherman, 1908.
Moreover, he also illustrated many children’s books, poetry volumes and fairy tales. His style is simple and clear, rooted on solid colours delineated by thick black outlines. He founded the New Art School and School of Poster Design in London, however, they both had to close during the First World War.
Little Red Riding Hood, John Hassall, 1898
The Babes in the Wood, John Hassall, 1901 or before
Robinson Crusoe, John Hassall, before 1903
Simbad the Sailor, John Hassall, 1901 or before
The Only Way, John Hassall, 1899 or before
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Little Red Riding Hood
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Robinson Crusoe
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Newmarket
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Barcelone. Sejour d'hiver
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Children's literature illustrators
At our museum we also have fairies, wizards, mushrooms, flowers and forest creatures! In this itinerary, we will go through some of the most famous children's literature illustrators we hold in our museum. From Catalan to American authors, all of them have the same thing in common: children's illustration. Each one with their own personal style, they colour and bring to life poems, books, magazines, posters, novels and newspapers with drawings for boys and girls, which ended up being admired by adults.
Study for the poster 'Circol Artistich. Exposicio de cartells organisada per en Lluis Plandiura'
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Orlando Dando The Volunteer
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Circol Artistich. Exposicio de cartells organisada per en Lluís Plandiura
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