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Reginald Bathurst Birch

Reginald Bathurst Birch (May 2, 1856 – June 17, 1943) was an English-American artist and illustrator. He was best known for his depiction of the titular hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy, which started a craze in juvenile fashion. While his illustrated corpus has eclipsed his other work, he was also an accomplished painter of portraits and landscapes.

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Reginald Bathurst Birch

Reginald Bathurst Birch, British-born American painter and illustrator

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Name
Reginald Bathurst Birch
Born
2 May 1856
Birthplace
London, England
Died
17 June 1943
Place of death
The Bronx, New York
Field
Illustration
Training
Toby E.
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
illustrator and designer.
Fields
illustration and young adult literature.
Languages
English.

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Reginald Bathurst Birch (May 2, 1856 – June 17, 1943) was an English-American artist and illustrator. He was best known for his depiction of the titular hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy, which started a craze in juvenile fashion. While his illustrated corpus has eclipsed his other work, he was also an accomplished painter of portraits and landscapes.

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Reginald Bathurst Birch (1856–1943) was a designer and illustrator, of American nationality. The designer was born in London and died in The Bronx. Reginald Bathurst Birch was also known as Birch, Reginald Bathurst.

Reginald Bathurst Birch worked in United States. Activity centred on illustration and young adult literature.

Languages used include English. Works are held at Print Collection.

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