Bessie Pease Gutmann - Illustrator of Children

One of the better known illustrators of magazines and books back in the early 1900s was Bessie Pease Gutmann. She is still well known for her illustrations of young children, infants, and cherubs.One of my favorites is the one below of the little girl holding a puppy and kitten in her arms.

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Between the years of 1906 and 1920, Bessie Pease Gutmann did around 22 covers for magazines such as McCalls and Womens Home Companion. She also illustrated the 1907 edition of the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Johnny Depp and cast have made this book popular again with the movie Alice in Wonderland so it made me think of Gutmann and her marvelous illustrations.

We can find the original old prints from this wonderful illustrator of children along with newly printed ones to grace our walls and our collections. If you would like to find out more about this wonderful and talented artist, her life, and see more of her illustrations, this article, Bessie Pease Gutmann might have some interest to you.