Outhwaite s first illustration was published by new idea magazine in 1904 when she was just 15 years of age it accompanied a story written by her older sister, anne rattray rentoul. Aug 29, 2012 the fairyland of ida rentoul outhwaite 1926, another sumptuous volume, with text by her husband and sister, was less successful. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. View over 152 ida rentoul outhwaite artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. All ida rentoul outhwaite artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Ida rentoul outhwaite 18881960 australia is an artist born in 1888 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a drawingwatercolor sold in 1988, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a drawingwatercolor sold in 2020. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
This star was ida rentoul later outhwaite who was an artistic child prodigy in a family. The enchanted forest ida rentoul outhwaite, grenbry outhwaite on. Ida rentoul outhwaite s fairy paintings why are ida rentoul outhwaite s fairy pictures so beloved in her native australia and around the world. Boards are rubbed, discoloured, frayed at the margins with the pasted on title part missing. Ida was born in carlton, victoria, the youngest child of four and second daughter of the rev. The little fairy sister by ida rentoul outhwaite and. Buy the enchanted forest by outhwaite, ida rentoul, outhwaite, grenbry isbn. Additionally, the book of enchantments includes one short story titled utensile strength and also includes a short story titled the princess and the. The enchanted forest, began an australian conquest of fairyland. Outhwaite, ida rentoul 18881960highly popular australian childrens fantasy illustrator who assisted in raising the status of illustration in her country and the quality of publishing for children. Shop for ida rentoul outhwaite art from the worlds greatest living artists.
The enchanted forest by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite. For the new zealand artist, see isa outhwaite ida rentoul outhwaite, also known as ida sherbourne rentoul and ida sherbourne outhwaite 9 june 1888 25 june 1960, was an australian illustrator of childrens books. The enchanted forest chronicles is a series of four young adult fantasy novels by patricia c. She was an australian childrens books illustrator including writing and illustrating a bunch of wild flowers. Quarto, illustrated wrappers by ida rentoul outhwaite, pp. All ida rentoul outhwaite posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Jun 12, 2001 discover book depositorys huge selection of ida rentoul outhwaite books online. Melbas gift book of australian art and literature edited by franklin peterson.
In the years that followed, the sisters collaborated on a number of modern fairy tales. Little book of elves and fairies by ida rentoul outhwaite, 97817405177, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This illustration, entitled,fairy islands, from the book elves and fairies, 1916 is a fine example of her how her great skill in black and white she was a master of the line drawing is carried over. The enchanted forest, ida rentoul outhwaite bedraggled sad fairy i loved this illustration as a child. Item description by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite. Ida rentoul outhwaite, also known as ida sherbourne rentoul and ida sherbourne outhwaite 9 june 1888 25 june 1960, was an australian illustrator of childrens books. I love how her long tresses fall and become the water. Introductions to the parts 1 and 2 of the text, footnotes, three appendices, index, acknowledgments. Handpainted by ida rentoul outhwaite in original packaging. Buy ida rentoul outhwaite posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. He bought a large house in melbourne and commissioned a studio to be built in the garden for ida to work in. Ida sherbourne outhwaite australian dictionary of biography. Rentoul, edited by grenbry outhwaite, lothian book publishing co.
Ida rentoul outhwaite 18881960 artists chris beetles. In the years that followed, the sisters collaborated on a number of. The enchanted forest ida rentoul outhwaite, grenbry. Dew drop looking glass, the spiders tightrope, on gossamer petals, a melody at dawn, tulip treasure, a fairys haven, moonlight quest, a place to dream. Outhwaites production declined slightly during the next few years, no doubt due to the fact that she bore her husband four children, robert rentoul, 1910, anne isobel, 1911, wendy laurence a reference to peter pan, 1914 and william. Quarto, lettered cloth, in the very rare illustrated dustjacket chips to head and foot of spine, 103 pp. Mar 02, 2016 ida was still illustrating books, in collaboration with annie and grenbury, with five books released between 1921 and 1928the most popular being the enchanted forest 1921 and the little green road to fairyland 1922. Customize your ida rentoul outhwaite poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. Working with publishers, indie authors and book subscription boxes. Her output includes some of the most delightful, soughtafter and valuable books, postcards and ephemera in the collecting world. The best of ida rentoul outhwaite illustrations of the. Buy the enchanted forest by outhwaite, grenbry, ida rentoul outhwaite.
Ida rentoul outhwaites fairy paintings laughing elephant. She inspired a number of artists including edith alsop, ethel spowers and ethel. Ida rentoul outhwaite illustrations from the enchanted forest 1921. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ida rentoul outhwaite books online. The enchanted forest ida rentoul outhwaite, grenbry outhwaite on amazon.
John laurence rentoul and his wife annie isobel, nee rattray. Fairy islands from the book elves and fairies 1916 by ida rentoul outhwaite. The little fairy sister by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite a. Be the first to ask a question about the enchanted forest. Illustration to the enchanted forest, ida rentoul outhwaite this was my favourite fairy in this book, that and the bat girl. Choose your favorite ida rentoul outhwaite designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Thrown from her horse, anne awakes in a forest of elves, gobblins, fairies, and dancing bears, and is guided by her tame rabbit, potty. View over 152 ida rentoul outhwaite artworks sold at auction to research and. Ida rentoul outhwaite author of the little book of elves and.
Ida rentoul outhwaite was born in melbourne on 9 june 1888 and was educated at the citys presbyterian ladies college. Ida rentoul outhwaite, 9 june 1888 25 june 1960, was an australian illustrator of childrens books. The fairy world of ida rentoul outhwaite marcie muir. Ida produced another huge art book in 1926 named fairyland of ida rentoul outhwaite. Ida rentoul outhwaite archives douglas stewart fine books. Ida rentoul outhwaite is a master, and even if you do not know her by name or read. See more ideas about fairy tales, faeries and fairy land. Art biography business childrens christian classics comics.
A good copy of the standard edition with an interesting presentation inscription from ida rentoul outhwaite and her husband in the year of publication. Working closely with her sister annie who provided the texts outhwaite contributed many illustrated fairy stories to the new idea from 1903 and so established her particular originality. A set of prints from fairy artist ida rentoul outhwaite. Offered here is a copy of the enchanted forest written and illustrated by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite, published by a. Ida was australias most talented childrens illustrator and is still the reigning queen of fairyland. Ida rentoul outhwaitequeen of fairyland everything by. Wrede titled dealing with dragons, searching for dragons, calling on dragons, and talking to dragons. Outhwaite is australias most famous childrens book illustrator and is among the best. Ida sherbourne outhwaite 18881960, illustrator, was born on 9 june 1888 at carlton, melbourne, second surviving child of rev. Ida rentoul outhwaite s first illustrations were published whilst she was in her teens some appeared in the new idea accompanying a story by her sister, annie rentoul. Ida rentoul outhwaite paintings for sale ida rentoul. Ida rentoul outhwaite was was born in melbourne, australia on 9 june 1888.
The enchanted forest by ida rentoul outhwaite goodreads. Ida rentoul outhwaite author of the little book of elves. For the new zealand artist see isa outhwaite ida rentoul outhwaite fairies elves witches mermen and koalas ida rentoul outhwaite references ida rentoul outhw. Ida rentoul outhwaite is a master, and even if you do not know her by name or read her books, i guarantee you have seen her work on a card. The little fairy sister by ida rentoul outhwaite and grenbry outhwaite nla publishing canberra, act 20. Women childrens book illustratorsida rentoul outhwaite. I recommend this book for every child and i was sad to see this book is out of print and extremely rare. Ida rentoul outhwaite paintings for sale ida rentoul outhwaite art.
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