Florence Harrison facts for kids
Florence Susan Harrison (1877–1955) was a talented Australian artist. She was famous for illustrating poetry books and children's stories. Her art style was inspired by two cool art movements: Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite. Art Nouveau used flowing lines and natural shapes. Pre-Raphaelite art focused on detailed, colorful scenes, often from myths or literature. Many of her beautiful books were published by Blackie and Son. She even illustrated books by famous poets like Christina Rossetti, William Morris, and Sir Alfred Tennyson.
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About Florence Harrison
Early Life and Where She Lived
Florence Harrison was born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1877. Her parents were Lucy and Norwood Harrison. Later in her life, she moved to England. From 1922, she lived in the London area. Around 1940, she moved to Brighton, England. She lived there with her cousin Isobel until she passed away in 1955.
Her Amazing Art Style
Florence Harrison's illustrations are known for their unique look. They combine the flowing, decorative style of Art Nouveau with the detailed, romantic feel of Pre-Raphaelite art. This made her pictures very special and popular. She brought stories and poems to life with her beautiful drawings.
Books Illustrated by Florence Harrison
Florence Harrison illustrated many wonderful books. She helped make stories and poems even more magical for readers. Here are some of the books she worked on:
- Rhymes and Reasons (1905)
- The Rhyme of a Run (1907)
- In the Fairy Ring (1908)
- Goblin Market, and other Poems by Christina Rossetti (1910)
- Guinevere and other poems by Alfred Tennyson (1912)
- Elfin Song (1912)
- Early Poems by William Morris (1914)
- Three Silver Pennies by Dorothy King (1914)
- Tales in Rhyme and Colour (1916)
- Tinkler Johnny by A. Herbertson (1916)
- The House of Bricks by Agnes Grozier Herbertson (1918)
- Godmother's Garden by Netta Syrett (1918)
- The Fairy Kites by Ethel K. Crawford (1927)
- Mopsa the Fairy by Jean Ingelow (1932)
- The Magic Duck and Other Stories by Dorothy King (1939)
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Illustration from Early poems of William Morris, 1914
