Greenaway Collection (page 7)

Title page design, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing a little girl sitting on a chair with a doll on her lap. 1886

Girl in a garden, reading a book
A young girl sitting in a garden, reading a book under a tree. first published 1879

Children playing with hoops and sticks
Children playing with their hoops and sticks, trying to see how fast they can go. One of them has fallen over. first published 1879

Contents page, Under the Window by Kate Greenaway
Contents page for Under the Window by Kate Greenaway. (6 of 8) first published 1879

Three children playing on a bridge. Tommy thinks he can fly, but soon finds out that he can t. first published 1879

Contents page design, A Day in a Childs Life. Showing two little girls, the taller one pointing to the list of contents with a rolled red parasol. first published 1881

Frontispiece, Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway

Illustration with music, Playtime, showing a group of children playing in the street, and a vase of flowers on the right. first published 1881

Three little girls in straw bonnets on a village green, with a shuttlecock and battledore, a skipping rope and a ball. Their names are Polly, Peg and Poppety. first published 1879

Little girl walking across the rooftops
A little girl walking across the rooftops, on her way to Somewhere Town. first published 1879

Three children looking out of a window, with a bowl of roses below. first published 1879

Five children picking blackberries. 1880

Eight faces looking over a wall -- they are expecting the King and Queen to pass by. first published 1879

Girl and boy sitting on a garden wall
A girl and a boy, Patty and Paul, sitting on a garden wall, where they have found two snails. Below is a windmill. first published 1879

Three children rowing on a river. first published 1879

Title page design, A Day in a Childs Life, showing an oval garland of pink roses. first published 1881

Three children playing on a hill. A girl and boy dance, while another boy sits on a stile and plays a penny trumpet. Below is a hen and her chicks. first published 1879

Cover design, Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway. Showing three little girls looking over a garden gate. 1885

Three boys chatting at a water pump. first published 1879

Illustration with music, Waking, showing a little girl lying in a four-poster bed -- Wake up! the sun is shining... first published 1881

Little boy in a garden in the spring
A little boy in a garden in the spring, watching a hen and her chicks on the lawn. first published 1879

Illustration, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing Polly being is held aloft by a dark-faced miner called Brother Step-and-Fetch-It

Girl with toddler and baby
A young girl with her two siblings, a toddler and a baby. 1880

Cover design, Under the Window by Kate Greenaway
Cover design for Under the Window by Kate Greenaway. This was her first childrens picture book, for which she provided both text and illustrations. first published 1879

Frontispiece design, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing a little girl in a blue dress with a doll in each hand. 1886

Diamonds & Toads by Kate Greenaway. Two toads and two vipers dropped from her mouth. Illustrations attributed to Kate Greenaway (her first book). A fairy tale by Charles Perrault Date: circa 1870

Little child sitting on a fence
A little child sits in a huddled pose on top of a five-bar gate in the country. first published 1881

Two girls picking apples from a tree. 1880

Young mother and her child
A young mother holds her energetic toddler by the hands to prevent her from falling. first published 1881

The wedding bells -- bridesmaids with bouquets
A procession of bridesmaids with their bouquets. 1885

Sleeping Child / Greenaway
Mother checks on her sleeping child Date: 19th century

Greenaway Book / Flowers
Pages from Kate Greenaways Le Langage des Fleurs. Date: First published: 1884

Bridal Fashions 1929
For a spring wedding, Brides dress is of white net embroidered in silver; bridesmaid in apple green satin while the small attendants wear Greenaway

Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain
An unusual illustration by Louis Wain, more usually known for his cat drawings, showing a group of children stealing apples from an orchard

Greenaway Card - 2 of 2
A girl wishes you a Merry Christmas

Greenaway Card - 1 of 2
A boy wishes you a Very Happy New Year

1884 Greenaway Calendar
An 1884 calendar by Kate Greenaway

Greenaway Girls & Dolls
Three Greenaway girls and their dolls, one in a cart

Kate Greenaway
KATE GREENAWAY artist of childrens books

Bo Peep / Greenaway
Standing on a fence looking for her sheep

Ring O roses / Greenaway
Six children dance in a circle to play Ring O Roses

Tell Tale Tit Greenaway
Tell-tale tit, your tongue shall be slit, and all the dogs in the town shall have a little bit

Pippin Hill / Greenaway
As I was going up Pippin Hill, Pippin Hill was dirty : There I met a sweet pretty lass who dropped me a curtsey

Hush-A-Bye (Greenaway)
- though here its Rock-a-bye baby on the tree top... when the wind blows, the cradle will rock, when the bough breaks, cradle will fall

Miss Muffet (Greenaway)
Sufferers from arachnophobia will sympathise with little miss Muffet who, seeking to enjoy her curds and whey in solitude, finds her picnic gatecrashed by a spider

Little Maid / Greenaway
Little maid, little maid, whither goest thou ? Down in the meadow to milk my cow

Jolly Boys / Greenaway
We re all jolly boys, and we re coming with a noise, our stockings shall be made of the finest silk and our tails shall touch the ground

Jack Sprat / Greenaway
Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean, and so between them both they licked the platter clean

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"Greenaway: A Whimsical World of Nature and Childhood" In the enchanting world of Greenaway, where Parus caeruleus, also known as the blue tit, flits among sunflowers and Lucy Locket dances with joy. This imaginative realm created by Catherine Greenaway takes us on a journey through delightful illustrations that capture the essence of innocence and wonder. As Erithacus rubecula, the European robin, chirps its melodious tunes in this vibrant landscape, a young woman cradles her baby amidst a field of golden sunflowers. The Pied Piper himself makes an appearance alongside Greenaway's beloved characters - together they embark on magical adventures that ignite our imagination. One such adventure unfolds within an illustration for "Jack Sprat could eat no fat, " where Kate Greenaway's artistic prowess shines through. With intricate details and delicate strokes, she brings to life a scene filled with whimsy and charm. P Peeped in it; Q Quartered it; J Jumped for it; R Ran for it - these playful actions are woven into each page like threads connecting letters from U to Z. They add an element of surprise that keeps us engaged as we explore every corner of this captivating world. But amidst all the mirth and joy lies a touch of melancholy. Mournful moments remind us that even in this idyllic realm, there is room for reflection and introspection. As we immerse ourselves in Greenaway's artistry, we can't help but feel both elation and empathy towards her creations. Greenaway invites us to embrace nature's beauty while celebrating the simplicity of childhood joys. Through her timeless illustrations, she reminds us to cherish those fleeting moments when imagination knows no bounds – just like Lucy Locket dancing with abandon or the Pied Piper leading children into fantastical realms. Step into Greenaway's world – where birds sing their melodies freely among blooming flowers, and where the magic of childhood is forever preserved in art.