Description: (Illustrator)
Jessie Willcox Smith was a celebrated American illustrator from the Golden Age of American illustration. She was widely recognized as one of the premier illustrators of her era, creating artwork for numerous books and magazines. Her impressive client list included respected publications like Century, Collier's, Leslie's Weekly, Harper's, McClure's, Scribners, and the Ladies' Home Journal. Notably, she developed a strong connection with Good Housekeeping, producing iconic cover illustrations and an enduring Mother Goose series. Smith's extensive portfolio features over 60 illustrated books, showcasing the works of renowned authors such as Louisa May Alcott, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Robert Louis Stevenson.