Randolph CaldecottEnglish, 1846–1886The Gavotte
About the work
Randolph Caldecott (1846 – 86) was an illustrator and artist best known for his children’s picture books. E.750 to 877-1911 and E.125-1948 are original drawings for Breton Folk, written by Henry Blackburn and published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington in 1880. Caldecott accompanied the author on his travels around Brittany and produced hundreds of sketches depicting the area and its people. He kept extensive sketchbooks (E.3679-1932 and E.3681-1932) whilst travelling, which contains studies for several of these drawings. The drawings were then turned into wood engraving prints (E.115 to 194-1899) by print maker James Davis Cooper.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- E.135-1948
