Barbara Greg facts for kids

Barbara Greg (born April 30, 1900 – died 1983) was a talented British artist. She was well-known for creating illustrations for many books.

About Barbara Greg

Early Life and Education

Barbara Greg was born in a place called Styal in Cheshire, England. She went to Bedales School for her education. After school, she decided to study art.

From 1919 to 1923, Barbara attended the Slade School of Art in London. There, she was taught by an artist named Norman Janes. She later married him in 1925. While at Slade, she also learned a special art technique called wood engraving at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. She continued her art studies at the Westminster School of Art in 1926 and 1927.

Artistic Journey and Techniques

Barbara Greg became very interested in wood engraving. This might have been because her grandfathers had a collection of artworks by a famous engraver, Thomas Bewick.

She first showed her wood engravings in 1924 at the Society of Wood Engravers. She continued to exhibit her work there regularly until 1976. Barbara created designs using woodcuts, and sometimes lino cuts. These designs were used for book covers, inside pages, and even calendars. She also decorated piano rolls, often with musical themes.

Illustrations and Exhibitions

Barbara Greg illustrated several books. Most of these books were about nature or the countryside. She also contributed illustrations to a popular magazine called Country Life.

Her artwork was shown in many important exhibitions. She regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, the New English Art Club, and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. She also showed her work at the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Royal Watercolour Society.

Memberships and Recognition

Barbara Greg was recognized for her artistic talent. In 1925, she became a member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts. She joined the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers as an associate member in 1940, and then a full member in 1946. In 1952, she became a full member of the Society of Wood Engravers.

Later Life

Barbara Greg lived in London for many years. She passed away in a hospital in Enfield, north London, in 1983.

Books Illustrated by Barbara Greg

Here are some of the books that Barbara Greg illustrated:

• A Fisherman's Log by GL Ashley Dodd, (Constable, 1929)
• Enigmas of Natural History by EL Grant Watson, (Cresset Press)
• More Enigmas of Natural History by EL Grant Watson, (Cresset Press, 1937)
• The Poachers Handbook by I Niall, (Heinemann, 1951)
• Fresh Woods by I Niall, (Heinemann, 1951)
• Pastures New by I Niall, (Heinemann, 1952)
• Letter to a Musical Boy by M. Bruxner (OUP, 1958)