Walter CraneWalter Crane (1845-1915) was an English artist, book illustrator, and one of the most influential children's book creators of his generation. Crane produced not only paintings and illustrations for children's books, but also ceramic tiles and other dcorative arts. From 1859 to 1862, Crane was apprenticed to wood-engraver William James Linton and had the opportunity to study works by many contemporary artists, including Sir John Tenniel, the illustrator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Read More Read Less