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Elizabeth Shaw

Elizabeth Shaw (4 May 1920 – 27 June 1992) was an Irish artist, illustrator and children's book author, active in Germany.

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Elizabeth Shaw

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Name
Elizabeth Shaw
Born
4 May 1920
Birthplace
Belfast, Ireland
Died
27 June 1992
Place of death
Berlin, Germany
Occupation
Artist, illustrator and children's book author
Nationality
Ireland
Education
Chelsea College of Art and Design
Honours
Gutenberg Prize
Languages
English · German

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Elizabeth Shaw (4 May 1920 – 27 June 1992) was an Irish artist, illustrator and children's book author, active in Germany.

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Elizabeth Shaw (1920–1992) was an Irish caricaturist, cartoonist and draftsperson, among other activities. Born in Belfast, the caricaturist died in Berlin.

Elizabeth Shaw studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design. The caricaturist lived in Zehlendorf.

Languages used include English and German. Elizabeth Shaw received Gutenberg Prize.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Visual art and other activities
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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