William Small (artist)

William Small, (1843–1929) was a Scottish illustrator and artist. His works are held by art galleries in Leicester, Liverpool, London and Manchester and his illustrations in noted periodicals including: Once a week, Good Words, The Graphic and Harpers. [1][2] [3][4][5] The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes him as being considered the most successful illustrator of his time.[6] His style is typically Victorian.

Illustrations by Small

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References

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  1. ^ Yates, D E.  (1967) William Small's 'The Good Samaritan', Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society; Edinburgh Vol. 46, 81.
  2. ^ "William Small (1843-1929) on the Victorian Web".
  3. ^ "William Small 1843–1931 The Tate".
  4. ^ https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2005/great-british-art-victorian-edwardian-l05131/lot.15.html Sothebys: William Small
  5. ^ Goldman, P. (2004). Victorian Illustration: The Pre-Raphaelites, the Idyllic School and the High Victorians. Lund Humphries Pub Limited.
  6. ^ "After William Small | Don't Move, from "The Graphic" Christmas Number, The Met".