Randolph Caldecott

The Complete Collection of Pictures and Songs (Annotated) Randolph Caldecott

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The purpose of realizing this historical context is to approach the understanding of a historical epoch from the elements provided by the text. Hence the importance of placing the document in context. It is necessary to unravel what its author or authors have said, how it has been said, when, why and where, always relating it to its historical moment. Randolph Caldecott, March 22, 1846 - February 12, 1886, was an English artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honor. He practiced his art mainly in book illustrations. His skills as an artist were quickly and generously recognized by the Royal Academy. Caldecott greatly influenced the illustration of children's books during the 19th century. Two books illustrated by him, valued at one shilling each, were published every Christmas for eight years. Caldecott also illustrated novels and tales of foreign travel, made humorous drawings depicting hunting and fashion life, drew cartoons and sketches of the Houses of Parliament inside and out, and exhibited oil and watercolor sculptures and paintings in the Royal Academy and galleries. Caldecott was born at 150 Bridge Street (now No. 16), Chester, where his father, John Caldecott, was an accountant, twice married to thirteen children.