Jessie M. King
Scottish illustrator (1875–1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Jessie King, see Jessie King (disambiguation).
Jessie Marion King (20 March 1875 – 3 August 1949) was a Scottish illustrator known for her illustrated children's books.[1] She also designed bookplates, jewellery and fabric, and painted pottery. King was one of the artists known as the Glasgow Girls.[2] She was described in 1927 in the Aberdeen Press and Journal as "the pioneer of batik in Great Britain".[3]
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Born | Jessie Marion King (1875-03-20)20 March 1875 Bearsden, Scotland |
Died | 3 August 1949(1949-08-03) (aged 74) Kirkcudbright, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Glasgow School of Art |
Known for | Illustration, Design |
Movement | Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Symbolism |
Spouse | E. A. Taylor |
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