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Margaret Emily Noel Nuttall-Smith who works under the name Peggy Fortnum
was born in Harrow, Middlesex. She illustrated some eighty childrens'
books, but is perhaps best-known for her timeless illustrations for
Michael Bond's series of books on Paddington Bear from 1958-1974. She
attended the Turnbridge Wells School of Arts and Crafts, and the Central
School of Arts and Crafts. It was here that she met the artist John
Farleigh, who was the Art Director of the Sylvan Press who recognised
her ability as an illustrator. Her illustrations for Kenneth Grahame's
The Reluctant Dragon were exhibited at the British Museum.
Provenance: the Illustrator
References: Horne, Alan. The Dictionary of British Book
Illustrators: 196-197.
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Paddington Fishing
pen and ink with watercolour on paper
annotated by the artist
20.5 x 14.7 cm.
Reference: Michael Bond. Paddington Helps Out (1960), ‘A
Picnic on the River.’ Illustrated p. 7
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Paddington in his Party hat
c. 1959
pen and ink on paper
signed with initials by the artist
18 x 13 cm. (sheet)
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A very rare previously unpublished illustration of Paddington Bear wearing
his party hat, a possible variant for the chapter ‘Christmas’
from Michael Bond. More About Paddington, (1959) p. 125, illustrated.
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Paddington reading
pen and ink on paper
signed with initials and inscribed 'original drawing' at lower half of sheet
19 x 14.5 cm. (sheet)
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A very rare previously unpublished illustration of Paddington
Bear reading a book and eating his way through a bag of sweets. Original
artwork by Peggy Fortnum rarely comes on to the market a number of sketches
are held at The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at the University
of Southern Mississippi.
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Something Nasty in the Kitchen
original artwork for Paddington Bear
watercolour by Caroline Nuttall-Smith (the artist’s niece) over printed
image
12 x 16 cm. (sheet)
Reference: Michael Bond. Paddington Helps Out (1960); to illustrate
Chapter 5. ‘Something Nasty in the Kitchen.’ The image was first
published in black and white in 1960 and reprinted in colour in the 1990s.
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Paddington Bear
Print
Signed in the plate with initials
Annotated by the artist
10 x 9.5cm
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Paddington sitting
Print
Signed in the plate with initials
Additionally signed in pencil and hand coloured by the artist
13 x 10.5cm
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