Ida rentoul outhwaite, also known as ida sherbourne rentoul and ida sherbourne outhwaite 9 june 1888 25 june 1960 was an australian illustrator of childrens books. Ida was still illustrating books, in collaboration with annie and grenbury, with five books released between 1921 and 1928the most popular being the enchanted forest 1921 and the little green road to fairyland 1922. The best of ida rentoul outhwaite illustrations of the. Muir 5595 this is the third most important book by ida rentoul outhwaite after elves and fairies and fairyland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Although enthusiastically received on its release, this was to be the last of outhwaites major illustrated books. A biography of ida sherbourne outhwaite nee rentoul illustrator of childrens books ida sherbourne outhwaite 18881960, illustrator, was born on 9 june 1888 at carlton, melbourne, second surviving child of rev. In her excellent book, the fairy world of ida rentoul outhwaite, marcie muir draws a parallel between the lives and work of kate greenaway and outhwaitethey were both similarly criticized for poor anatomy and being overly sentimental, both were imitated by others less gifted, both outlived their popularity after early success and adoration. Books by ida rentoul outhwaite author of the little book. The enchanted forest 1921 was a collaboration between ida rentoul outhwaite and her husband a man whose business acumen may have contributed significantly to his wifes success. Ida rentoul outhwaites fairy paintings laughing elephant. Ida and her older sister annie collaborated on a series of books and songbooks with ida producing all the illustrations.
The enchanted forest by ida rentoul outhwaite goodreads. See more ideas about fairy tales, fairy land and faeries. Fairyland by ida rentoul outhwaite, grenbry outhwaite. Blue cloth spine lettered in gilt and paper covered boards in mottled design, paste on label to upper cover lettered in blue and with a small line drawing of two fairies printed in blue. Thus the rich impressions of wideeyed elves and butterflywinged fairies that ida rentoul outhwaite so skilfully captured have proved, for many, the most satisfying embodiment of a hidden world. Encouraged by her gifted literary and artistic family ida drew prolifically from childhood, snatching time from her. Her four children frequently served as models for her illustrations. Offered here is a copy of the enchanted forest written and illustrated by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite, published by a.
Ida rentoul outhwaite, also known as ida sherbourne rentoul and ida sherbourne outhwaite 9 june 1888 25 june 1960, was an australian illustrator of childrens books. Ida produced another huge art book in 1926 named fairyland of ida rentoul outhwaite. Ida rentoul outhwaite 18881960 the originality of ida rentoul outhwaite lies in the way that she grafted elements of the australian outback onto the english fairy tradition to create a personal mythology that is at once national and personal. The little aboriginee, baby bear and others from the famous series of books by these writers, with simplified accompaniments and easy keys words by annie r. It is the editiondeluxe published august 23rd, 1926 by ramsay publishing pty. Her adventure took her into the big forest where she encountered the world of fairies. The fairy world of ida rentoul outhwaite by marcie muir. Blossom by outhwaite, ida rentoul jonkers rare books. Fairyland by outhwaite, ida rentoul jonkers rare books. May 17, 2014 her illustrations bring joy to my heart. Little world of elves and fairies by outhwaite ida rentoul. Ida rentoul outhwaite fairies, elves, witches, mermen.
The enchanted forest ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry. A set of prints from fairy artist ida rentoul outhwaite ida rentoul outhwaite. Her exquisite watercolors and decorative penandink drawings places her in the golden age of english book illustration. Item description by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite. Numerous reproductions of her art, a biographical sketch, a discussion.
Outhwaite, ida rentoul illustrator sheet music australian bush songs. Jun 18, 20 ida rentoul outhwaite australia june 9th. Art market auction sales from the 1970s to 2019 for 279 works by artist ida rentoul sherbourne outhwaite 18881960, and values for over 18,000 other australian and new zealand artists. Australian illustrator ida rentoul outhwaite 18881960, best known for her winsome depictions of fairies, collaborated with her husband, grenbry outhwaite, on the enchanted forest, the little fairy sisters, and fairyland. Catalogue of ida rentoul outhwaite works and publications plus supplementary 4 page laid in listing and seperate price list. A set of prints from fairy artist ida rentoul outhwaite. Annabel beatrice lucinda, or anne, as she was known, went looking for peter pottifer, annes tame rabbit. Ida rentoul outhwaite galleryspirit of the ages museum. Fairy and fairy tale art ida rentoul outhwaite 18881960 was among the first australian illustrators to achieve international fame and her fame was deserved with wonderfully whimsical fairy and fairy tale images her fairies are often to. Ida rentoul outhwaites fairy paintings why are ida rentoul outhwaites fairy pictures so beloved in her native australia and around the world. Buy the enchanted forest by outhwaite, grenbry, ida rentoul outhwaite. Ida rentoul outhwaitequeen of fairyland everything by.
Buy the enchanted forest by outhwaite, ida rentoul, outhwaite, grenbry isbn. Signed limited edition, this number 305 of copies signed by ida outhwaite. For the new zealand artist, see isa outhwaite ida rentoul outhwaite, also known as ida sherbourne rentoul and ida sherbourne outhwaite 9 june 1888 25 june 1960, was an australian illustrator of childrens books. The little fairy sister by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite nla publishing canberra, act 20. I have a signed copy of fairyland, number 557, by ida rentoul outhwaite. Nineteen large tipped in colour plates, under captioned tuards guards, plus tipped in 32 black and white plates and line drawings in the text by ida. This wonderful book was the pinnacle of ida rentoul outhwaites artistic career and won her national and international acclaim. Recently the fairy pictures and books of ida rentoul outhwaite have reached a new peak of popularity. See all books authored by ida rentoul outhwaite, including the little book of elves and fairies, and the little world of elves and fairies, and more on. Ida rentoul outhwaite has 19 books on goodreads with 610 ratings. Fairy islands from the book elves and fairies 1916 by ida rentoul outhwaite. The enchanted forest ida rentoul outhwaite, grenbry outhwaite on amazon.
This illustration, entitled,fairy islands, from the book elves and fairies, 1916 is a fine example of her how her great skill in black and white she was a master of the line drawing is carried over. Illustrator ida rentoul outhwaite was born in australia in 1888, the second surviving daughter of a presbyterian minister and professor at the university of melbourne. Ida was born in carlton, victoria, the youngest child of four and second daughter of the rev. Her books include elves and fairies 1916, the enchanted forest. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ida rentoul outhwaite books online. The little fairy sister by ida rentoul outhwaite and. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Ida rentoul outhwaite complete illustrations from the first edition of the book the enchanted forest, published in 1921. Ida rentoul outhwaites most popular book is the little book of elves and fairies.
Enchanted forest download i cannot begin to tell you how frustrated and unhappy i am that weve had so many stock issues with both secret garden and enchanted forest. Virus update we are only shipping to australia nz singapore japan canada ireland uk usa delays. The fairy world of ida rentoul outhwaite marcie muir. The internal condition is very good with tissue paper over some illustrations.
See more ideas about fairy land, faeries and vintage fairies. The family had emigrated from northern ireland in the 1870s. Thrown from her horse, anne awakes in a forest of elves, gobblins, fairies, and dancing bears, and is guided by her tame rabbit, potty. Ida rentoul outhwaite paintings for sale ida rentoul. This edition combines her glorious spirits of air, earth and water with much wellloved verse. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Ida rentoul outhwaite books list of books by author ida. Sydney wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for. Ida rentoul outhwaite was born in melbourne on 9 june 1888 and was educated at the citys presbyterian ladies college. Ida sherbourne outhwaite 18881960, illustrator, was born on 9 june 1888 at carlton, melbourne, second surviving child of rev. Misticla forest book polymer clay cover by polymer clay painting, polymer.
The enchanted forest ida rentoul and grenbry outhwaite. Encouraged by her gifted literary and artistic family ida drew prolifically from childhood, snatching time from her formal education at presbyterian ladies college to contribute to magazines produced in. Ida rentoul outhwaite archives douglas stewart fine books. Women childrens book illustratorsida rentoul outhwaite. See more ideas about vintage fairies, faeries and fairy tales. This is entirely our fault, we just didnt anticipate the massive global demand for the books.
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