Born in 1820 london, england, tenniel spent most of his career as a political cartoonist for the satirical punch magazine. Regarded as one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, tenniel is best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations. The artists grotesque illustrations still captivate generations of readers more than 150 years later. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in wonderland illustrations.
Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with. The silent highwayman 1858 universalimagesgroupuniversal images groupgetty images. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland illustrations. Dodgsons tale was published in 1865 as alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll with illustrations by john tenniel. John tennie is the illustrator behind your favorite alice in wonderland characters. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party. The story of alice s adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. Regarded as one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, sir john tenniel is best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland series. In focus sir john tenniel and the alice wood engravings november 2016 iconic images of wit and wonder, sir john tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass are as magical today as when first published a little over 150 years ago. About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie. In 1865, dodgsons tale was published as alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll with illustrations by john tenniel. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg.
Tenniel s cartoons secured his fame, but it was his illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland made him a household name. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland. Tenniel s illustrations for the alice books were engraved onto blocks of deal wood by the brothers dalziel. Sir john tenniel s illustrations won him international praise picture. Though tenniels cartoons secured his fame to his contemporaries, it was his illustrations for lewis carroll s alices adventures in wonderland that truly made him a household name. Illustration by john tenniel 18201914 from alices adventures in wonderland and through. A new edition was quickly printed, released in december of the same year but carrying an 1866 date. All the images from the two books are reproduced in the section labelled all illustrations with information such as measurements and location within the text. British artist john tenniel is responsible for the eccentric collection of illustrations in the 1865 alice in wonderland.
While john tenniel s illustrations to lewis carrolls alice books are nearly as famous as the books themselves, the question of whether these illustrations contribute to or compromise the. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland, alice in wonderland. In 1900, when tenniel was eighty, he retired as the principal cartoonist at punch. Alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 is a novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll.
Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, few know sir john tenniel as one of the victorian eras chief political cartoonists, who lampooned the police during the jack the ripper murders. Sir john tenniel s classic illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. John lennon john wayne marilyn monroe muhammad ali transportation airplanes bicycles. Sir john tenniel 1820 1914, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice alice in wonderland. Feb 28, 2020 sir john tenniel was born on 28 february 2020 and was knighted for his work in 1893.
Sir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Who was alice in wonderland illustrator john tenniel facts. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. His artwork for these stories became so iconic that they are one of the few 19thcentury novels which are still reprinted with the same original illustrations. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter hall s the book of british ballads, in 1842. Were starting today and continuing for as long as anyone wants to join in. In 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice.
Childrens literature john tenniel illustrations alice in. Pictures from alices adventures in wonderland alicein. Google doodle honoured the british illustrator and artist, sir john tenniel, on his 200th birthday on friday. Sir john tenniels 5 most haunting illustrations beyond. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. John tenniel s classic drawings from the 1865 publication of alice s adventures in wonderland see more kids party menus.
The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel. The tale is filled with allusions to dodgsons friends. Tenniel attended the royal academy schools and in 1836 sent his first picture to the exhibition. Google doodle celebrates alice in wonderland illustrators 200th birthday. May 07, 2015 make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. Full color illustrations and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sir john tenniels 5 most haunting illustrations beyond alice and. Details about childrens literature john tenniel illustrations alice in wonderland. Printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniel s original wood blocks, these illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. Blanche mcmanus, illustrations for the first american edition of alice s adventures in wonderland, 1899. Introduced to carroll in 1864, tenniel agreed to create. Google doodle honours sir john tenniel, illustrator who.
Tenniel is one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, and best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland series. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Sir john tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations youtube. Alice alice in one of john tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland first appearance alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 last appearance through the lookingglass 1871 created by lewis carroll alice is a fictional character and protagonist of lewis carrolls childrens novel alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel, through the lookingglass 1871. In 1893, tenniel was knighted by queen victoria for his contribution to the arts, for his work in punch and alice in wonderland. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland youtube. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one. Who was alice in wonderland illustrator john tenniel. Pdf on the contribution of tenniels illustrations to. Sir john tenniel s first prints of alice in wonderland at. Though he started off with a formal education at the royal academy of arts, tenniel eventually.
Tenniel developed a distinctive style, due in part to his nearphotographic memory. Macmillan, 1865 and through the lookingglass and what alice found there london. John tenniel is best known and rightly so for his beautiful, imaginative, definitive and absolutely perfect pen and ink illustrations for lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Lewis carroll originally illustrated wonderland himself, but his. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniel s illustrations. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by sir john tenniel illustrations 1. The book has two stories alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass.
The fish footman and the frog footman from alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Sir john tenniel paintings for sale sir john tenniel art. Nov 26, 2016 in 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. Sir john tenniel the alice wood engravings discover goldmark. Victorian web home visual arts book illustration john tenniel lewis carroll next alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do. Tenniel drew 92 drawings for lewis carrolls alices adventures in. Google doodle celebrates illustrator sir john tenniels. In focus sir john tenniel and the alice wood engravings november 2016 iconic images of wit and wonder, sir john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass are as magical today as when first published a little over 150 years ago.
Rare antique alice in wonderland john tenniel illustrations. John tenniel is most famous today as the illustrator of lewis carrolls classic novels alice in wonderland 1865 and alice through the looking glass 1871. Selfportrait works alice s adventures in wonderland. Tenniel drew 92 drawings for lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland london. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland note. In 1893, tenniel was awarded a knighthood for his contribution to punch and alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland original 1865 edition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Feb 28, 2020 sir john tenniels illustrations won him international praise picture. Alices adventures in wonderland all original illustrations from sir john tenniel. Illustration from alice in wonderland by lewis carroll john tenniel. Google is celebrating the 200th birthday of british illustrator and artist sir john tenniel with a doodle on friday. Recent red morocco by bayntunriviere of bath, title to spine gilt, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, with, mounted on three blanks.
The 5 most haunting sir john tenniel illustrations beyond alice in wonderland. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in. Sir john tenniel, illustrations for the first published edition of alice s adventures in wonderland, 1865 dodo presents alice with a thimble sir john tenniel see more here. Lewis carroll, alice s adventure in wonderland dont be late for todays very important date. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. With fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel octavo 178 x 117 mm. Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge the illustration andor browse.
Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by john tenniel. He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood. Sir john tenniel, english illustrator and satirical artist, especially known for his work in punch and his illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1872. The project gutenberg ebook of tenniel illustrations for alice in.
Feb 28, 2020 sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in wonderland illustrations in hindi. Dec 15, 2015 printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniel s original wood blocks, these illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. Sir john tenniel, english illustrator and satirical artist, especially known for his work in punch and his illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Feb 28, 2020 john tennie is the illustrator behind your favorite alice in wonderland characters. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with forty. The artists grotesque illustrations still captivate. And what alice found there though many illustrators have done their versions of alice see lauren harmons lists of alice illustrators.
During the 1840s, tenniel worked on a number of collections, the bestreceived of which was his hundred drawings for an 1848 edition of aesops fables 1848. That is, the 200th birthday of british illustrator and artist sir john tenniel. In 1893, tenniel was granted a knighthood for his political cartoons at punch, as well as for his illustrations in alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Despite the thousands of political cartoons and hundreds of illustrative works attributed to him, much of tenniel s fame stems from his illustrations for alice. Tenniel drew ninetytwo drawings for lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland london. The first print run of 2,000 was held back because tenniel objected to the print quality. John tenniel 1820 1914 british artist and cartoonist most remembered for his illustrations in carrolls alice in wonderland.
Tenniel is remembered for his 50 years as a political cartoonist with the punch magazine. Google doodle celebrates illustrator sir john tenniels 200th. Tenniel is one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, and best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland. Tenniel was introduced to mr carroll in 1864, when he agreed to.