EDWARD LEAR
English author and illustrator (1812-1888)
Biography:
Very soon, Laer specialized himself in drawings about animals, working as draughtsman at Zoological Society's Gardens. He has been teaching illustration to children for many years. His most well-known book is Book of Nonsense, collection of fanciful textes and funny drawings (McLean, 1846).
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