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          Mabel Lucie Attwell Most Popular Paintings

          The 5 artworks by Mabel Lucie Attwell our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 5 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Mabel Lucie Attwell · 1879 – 1964

          Mabel Lucie Attwell: O white little ball, So tender and small

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          Tommy spends the night in the tree, Mabel Lucie Attwell

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          Illustration for The Old Pincushion ( 'I know', said Phillippa quietly. )

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          Delecta has kindly consented to give her cake lecture in the garden

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          Stopping for the Little Folk

          Discover "Stopping for the Little Folk" by Mabel Lucie Attwell – a charming watercolor depicting children & adults. Vintage illustration art, perfect for collectors.

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          The artist

          Mabel Lucie Attwell

          1879 – 1964

          Portrait of Mabel Lucie Attwell
          Quick facts
          • Typical colorsneutrals
          • Died1964
          • Born1879, Mile End, United Kingdom
          • Works on APS5
          • Top 3 worksO white little ball, So tender and small, Tommy spends the night in the tree, Illustration for The Old Pincushion ( 'I know', said Phillippa quietly. )
          • Art periodModern
          Biography

          Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

          • Born: Mile End, London, 4 June 1879
          • Parents: Augustus Attwell (butcher) and Emily Ann Attwell
          • Education at Coopers' Company School and Regent Street Art School.
          • Initially studied at Heatherley’s and Saint Martin’s School of Art, but developed a preference for imaginative subjects over traditional art training.
          • Early sales to magazines like The Tatler and The Bystander marked the beginning of her professional career.

          Development of Style and Major Works

          • Initially influenced by artists such as Hilda Cowham, Jessie Willcox Smith, John Hassall, and the Heath Robinson brothers.
          • Developed a distinctive style around 1914 characterized by sentimentalized, rotund, and cuddly depictions of children.
          • Illustrated numerous classic children's books:
            • Mother Goose (1910)
            • Alice in Wonderland (1911)
            • Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales (1914)
            • The Water Babies (1915)
            • Peter Pan and Wendy (abridged edition, 1921)
          • Created the "Boo Boos," a series of fairy characters featured in books and merchandise.
          • Designed popular children's china ware for Shelley Potteries starting in 1926, including the iconic “Boo Boos” collection.
          • Illustrated greeting cards extensively for Valentine & Sons.

          Commercial Success and Historical Significance

          • Achieved significant commercial success throughout her career, with her illustrations appearing on a wide range of products.
          • Her work resonated deeply with audiences during both World Wars, offering comfort and cheerfulness.
          • Became one of Britain's most popular commercial illustrators of the early to mid-20th century.
          • Her style influenced subsequent generations of children’s illustrators.
          • The continued publication of The Lucie Attwell Annual for a decade after her death demonstrates the enduring popularity of her work.

          Later Life and Legacy

          • Married painter and illustrator Harold Cecil Earnshaw in 1908; they had one daughter, Marjorie, and two sons.
          • Continued to produce illustrations throughout her life, even contributing a comic strip, "Wot A Life," to the magazine Playbox in 1943.
          • Died at her home in Fowey, Cornwall, on November 5, 1964.
          • Her daughter, Marjorie, continued her business after her death.
          • Webster Wickham, Peggy's grandson, is now the licensing agent for Mabel Lucie Attwell’s work.
          • Today, Mabel Lucie Attwell is remembered as a beloved artist whose charming illustrations continue to bring joy to people of all ages.

          Questions & Answers

          What are the birth city and country of Mabel Lucie Attwell?

          Mabel Lucie Attwell was born in Mile End, in United Kingdom.

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          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 5, 2026
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