Description: (English Artist and Book Illustrator)
E. H. Shepard was a talented English artist and book illustrator known for his iconic illustrations of anthropomorphic animal and soft toy characters in classic works such as The Wind in the Willows and Winnie-the-Pooh. His 1926 illustrated map of the Hundred Acre Wood, featured in Winnie-the-Pooh, set a world record for book illustrations when it sold for £430,000 ($600,000) at Sotheby's in London. Shepard's timeless illustrations continue to enchant audiences and play a significant role in the enduring popularity of these beloved literary works.