Ida Rentoul Outhwaite facts for kids
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Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
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Ida Rentoul
9 June 1888 Carlton, Melbourne
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| Died | 25 June 1960 Carlton, Melbourne
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne |
| Known for | illustrator |
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Notable work
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Elves and Fairies |
| Movement | Post-Federation Australian fairytales |
- For the New Zealand artist, see Isa Outhwaite.
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (born June 9, 1888 – died June 25, 1960) was a famous Australian artist. She was best known for illustrating children's books. Her magical drawings mostly showed fairies and other fantasy creatures.
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About Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Ida was born in Carlton, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne. She was the youngest of four children. Her father, John Laurence Rentoul, was a minister and professor. He was also a leader in his church.
Ida went to school at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne. She later married Arthur Grenbry Outhwaite in 1909. After her marriage, she became known as Ida Rentoul Outhwaite.
Her Artistic Journey
Ida started her career very young. Her first drawing was published in New Idea magazine in 1904. She was only 15 years old at the time. This drawing went with a story written by her older sister, Anne Rattray Rentoul.
Ida and her sister worked together on many stories. After she married, Ida also teamed up with her husband, Grenbry Outhwaite. They created books like The Enchanted Forest (1921) and Fairyland (1926).
Ida often used her own children as models for her drawings. She had four children: Robert, Anne, Wendy, and William.
Art Style and Exhibitions
Ida mostly used pen and ink for her drawings. She also used watercolour paints. Her art style was very unique and magical.
Her beautiful illustrations were shown in many places. She had exhibitions across Australia. Her work was also displayed in big cities like London and Paris. These exhibitions took place between 1907 and 1933.
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite passed away in Australia in Caulfield, Victoria.
Books and Publications
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite illustrated many popular books. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Mollie's Bunyip (1904)
- Gum Tree Brownie and other Faerie Folk of the Never Never (1907)
- Elves and Fairies (1916)
- The Enchanted Forest (1921)
- The Little Green Road to Fairyland (1922)
- Fairyland (1926)
- Bunny and Brownie: The Adventures of George and Wiggle (1930)
Her drawings also appeared in magazines and newspapers. Some of these included The New Idea and Australia Today.
Legacy and Recognition
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's art is still celebrated today.
- Four stained glass windows in St Mark's Anglican Church in Fitzroy, Victoria show her work.
- In 1985, Australia Post honored her with a postage stamp. The stamp featured an illustration from her book Elves and Fairies.
