Dorothy Burroughes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dorothy Burroughes
Born	Dorothy Mary L. Burroughes 1883 London, England
Died	1963 (aged 79–80)
Nationality	British
Education	Slade School of Art Heatherley School of Fine Art
Known for	Illustrations, printmaking

Dorothy Mary L. Burroughes (1883-1963) was a talented British artist. She was known for her paintings, illustrations, and linocut art. Dorothy also designed posters and created many children's books. She wrote the stories and drew all the pictures for them.

About Dorothy Burroughes

Dorothy Burroughes was born in London in 1883. She lived there for most of her life. Later, she moved to a place near Henley-on-Thames.

Her Art Education

Dorothy studied art at two famous schools in London. These were the Slade School of Art and Heatherley's. After that, she continued her art studies in Germany.

Working as an Illustrator

Dorothy drew pictures for many popular magazines. Some of these included Bystander, Sketch, and the Illustrated London News. She also designed posters for the London Underground train system. One famous poster was For the Zoo. It looked like a Japanese woodcut print.

Animals and Clouds in Her Art

Animals were a big part of Dorothy's artwork. She often featured them in her prints and books. Clouds were another favorite subject. Her prints often showed tall, fluffy cumulus clouds. These clouds would be floating above beautiful English landscapes.

Children's Books

From the 1930s to the 1940s, Dorothy created many children's books. She wrote the stories and drew the illustrations herself. Most of these books were about animals. She also illustrated books for other writers. A notable one was The Story of the Red Deer from 1936. For this book, she made eleven colorful prints.

Art Societies and Exhibitions

Dorothy Burroughes was a respected artist. In 1923, she became a member of the Society of Women Artists. Two years later, in 1925, she joined the Royal Society of British Artists. Her work was shown at the Fine Art Society in London. Today, you can see her art in important museums. The London Transport Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum have examples of her work.

Books Illustrated by Dorothy Burroughes

Here are some books that Dorothy Burroughes illustrated for other writers:

• Queer Beasts at the Zoo by G Davidson, Allen & Unwin, 1927
• Queer Birds at the Zoo by G Davidson, Allen & Unwin, 1927
• Gun Fodder by J. F. Snook, Allen & Unwin, 1930
• The Animal Lovers' Calendar, by Jenkins, 1930
• Fifty-One New Nursery Rhymes by Rose Fyleman, Methuen, 1931
• Tinkle the Cat by NC James, Dent, 1932
• Gardener's Frenzy by M Pallister, Methuen, 1933
• The Story of the Red-Deer by JW Fortescue, Gregynog Press, 1936

Books Written and Illustrated by Dorothy Burroughes

Dorothy also wrote and illustrated her own books. Here are some of them:

• The Amazing Adventures of Little Brown Bear, Methuen, 1930
• Jack Rabbit, Detective, Methuen, 1931
• Journeyings of Selina Squirrel and her Friends, Methuen, 1931
• The Odd Little Girl, Methuen, 1932
• Captain Seal's Treasure Hunt, Bodley Head, 1933
• More Adventures of the Odd Little Girl, Bodley Head, 1933
• Harris the Hare and His Own True Love, Bodley Head, 1933
• The Strange Adventures of Mary Jane Stubbs, Bodley Head, 1933
• The Home the Moles Built, Hutchinson, 1939
• The Little Black Rabbit, Hutchinson, 1940
• Teddy, the Little Refuge Mouse, Hutchinson, 1942
• The Pigs who Sailed Away, Hutchinson, 1944
• The Magic Herb, Hutchinson, 1945
• The Conceited Frog, Hutchinson, 1949
• The Little White Elephant, Hutchinson, 1953