Randolph Caldecott
Randolph Caldecott, 1846-1886, did tremendous work in children's book illustration during his short life. He produced annual books, postcards and greeting cards which enjoyed great popularity.
There is a wonderful website devoted to Caldecott here - visit it if you want an abundance of information on the man and his work.
The book that I have is R. Caldecott's Picture Book, containing a collection of illustrated works from previous annuals.
Really, many of the works in tthe book are as much for adults as for children - or more so. An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog is certainly one that has more commentary for the grown-ups than it has story for the children.
This tale of a hypocritical and vain gent and the dog that bites him is reproduced in full below. I hope to upload a few more of the stories as time allows.
There is a wonderful website devoted to Caldecott here - visit it if you want an abundance of information on the man and his work.
The book that I have is R. Caldecott's Picture Book, containing a collection of illustrated works from previous annuals.
Really, many of the works in tthe book are as much for adults as for children - or more so. An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog is certainly one that has more commentary for the grown-ups than it has story for the children.
This tale of a hypocritical and vain gent and the dog that bites him is reproduced in full below. I hope to upload a few more of the stories as time allows.
An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
(click on the picture below to start the story)
I have created some products with very high resolution reproductions from this story, available below.
Let me know on the Contact Page if there is something else from this book that you would like to see there.
