Alice B. Woodward

British children's book illustrator

Alice B. Woodward - British children's book illustrator
Born

October 3rd, 1862
163 years ago

Died

1931
94 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributed to the field of children's illustration with a focus on scientific subjects. Worked on various natural history books and collaborated closely with prominent scientists, providing visual representations of their research. Produced illustrations for popular titles such as 'The People's Book of Natural History' and 'The Child's Book of Nature', which helped to educate young readers about the natural world.

Illustrated 'The People's Book of Natural History'

Created illustrations for 'The Child's Book of Nature'

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