Bessie Pease Gutmann
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Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876 – 1960) was an American artist and illustrator, most noted for her paintings of putti, infants, and young children. During the early 1900s she was one of the better-known magazine and book illustrators in the United States.[1] Her artwork was featured on 22 magazine covers such as Woman's Home Companion and McCall's between 1906 and 1920. She also illustrated popular children's books including a notable 1907 edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.[2] Although the commercial popularity of Gutmann's art declined during World War II, there was renewed interest in her illustrations from collectors by the late 20th century.[3][4]
Bessie Pease Gutmann | |
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Born | Bessie Collins Pease (1876-04-08)April 8, 1876 |
Died | September 29, 1960(1960-09-29) (aged 84) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Philadelphia School of Design for Women Parsons School of Design |
Known for | Illustration |
Spouse | Hellmuth Gutmann |
Children | 3 |