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Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951)

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Name
Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951)
Nationality
English
Biography
Honor Charlotte Appleton (1879-1951) was a British artist known for her watercolor paintings of landscapes and botanical subjects. Born in London, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and later at the Royal College of Art. She exhibited her work at the Royal Academy and the Royal Watercolour Society, and was a member of the Society of Women Artists. Appleton's paintings often depicted the countryside and gardens of England, with a focus on the natural beauty of the landscape. She was particularly interested in capturing the changing seasons and the effects of light and shadow on the environment. Her work was praised for its delicate and sensitive use of color, and for its ability to convey a sense of tranquility and harmony. In addition to her painting, Appleton was also a writer and illustrator, and published several books on gardening and natural history. She was a member of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Alpine Garden Society, and was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour for her contributions to horticulture. Appleton died in 1951, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and evocative paintings that continue to inspire and delight viewers today.
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Assets (98 in total)

Grandmother, Oh Take me with You, from 'The Little Match Girl' in an edition of 'Fairy Stories' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
She Dived Deep Down Under the Water, Rising Again Between the Waves, from 'The Little Mermaid' in an edition of 'Fairy Stories' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
Farewell, She Cried, and Rose up in the Water, from 'The Little Mermaid' in an edition of 'Fairy Tales' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
The Little Red Shoes, 1920 (w/c on paper)
Illustration from 'The Snow Queen' in an edition of 'Fairy Tales' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
On and On They Sped, from 'The Snow Queen' in an edition of 'Fairy Tales' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Little Maid Could Not Reach up to the Doll, from 'What the Moon Saw' in an edition of 'Fairy Tales' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
'But Kay does not move... He is still and cold as the ice walls', from 'The Snow Queen' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1946 (w/c on paper)
The Princess Celandine drove up in a georgeous carriage, illustration from 'Josephine Keeps House', published by Blackie & Co., 1930s (colour litho)
He went to church, and walked down the street and watched the people hurrying to and fro, and patted children on the head
She Danced, and Could not Help Dancing, from 'The Red Shoes' in an edition of 'Fairy Stories' by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper)
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