Marie Angel | |
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Born | 1923 London |
Died | 2010 (aged 86–87) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Book illustration, calligraphy |
Marie Felicity Angel (1923–2010) was a British illustrator and calligrapher known for her book illustrations.
Angel was born in London and educated at Coloma Convent Girls' School. [1] Throughout World War II she attended the Croydon School of Arts and Crafts and after the war studied at the Royal College of Art design school until 1948. [2] Her work as a freelance illustrator led to a commission from Harvard College Library to produce a number of illustrated bestiaries which in turn led to Angel working on a number of children's books, for both American and British publishers. [1] She also wrote and illustrated books on the techniques of calligraphy and a volume of flower illustrations. [1] Works by Angel have been shown at the Royal Academy in London and the Society of Designer Craftsmen and in solo exhibitions in America. [2] Both the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Harvard Library hold examples of her work. [2] The Hunt Institute has a number of her botanical watercolours. [3]
Marie Angel | |
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Born | 1923 London |
Died | 2010 (aged 86–87) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Book illustration, calligraphy |
Marie Felicity Angel (1923–2010) was a British illustrator and calligrapher known for her book illustrations.
Angel was born in London and educated at Coloma Convent Girls' School. [1] Throughout World War II she attended the Croydon School of Arts and Crafts and after the war studied at the Royal College of Art design school until 1948. [2] Her work as a freelance illustrator led to a commission from Harvard College Library to produce a number of illustrated bestiaries which in turn led to Angel working on a number of children's books, for both American and British publishers. [1] She also wrote and illustrated books on the techniques of calligraphy and a volume of flower illustrations. [1] Works by Angel have been shown at the Royal Academy in London and the Society of Designer Craftsmen and in solo exhibitions in America. [2] Both the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Harvard Library hold examples of her work. [2] The Hunt Institute has a number of her botanical watercolours. [3]