The Baby's Bouquet, A Fresh Bunch of Rhymes and Tunes
Date
1878
Credits
- Walter Crane Artist
- Lucy Crane Author
Format
- Publication 153
- Illustration 293
Printers
Publishers
Locations Made
- United Kingdom 33
- London 20
- England 6
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The Baby’s Bouquet was published in 1878 as a sequel to Walter Crane’s earlier successful children’s book, The Baby’s Opera (1877). Both books are collections of illustrated nursery rhymes and songs, designed with a focus on visual harmony and artistic craftsmanship.
Walter Crane, the illustrator, was a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, which sought to revive traditional craftsmanship and emphasize beauty and quality in response to industrial mass production. His work on The Baby’s Bouquet reflects the movement's values, with careful attention to detail, design, and color.
Book open to a spread with illustration and hand lettering.