Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901), was an English illustrator of children’s books. She painted in water colors, and became known for the quaint charm of her pictures, her delicate portrayal of flowers and gardens, and her children in old-fashioned dress. She often wrote verses to go with her drawings. Her books include Under the Window (1878), her first book; The Language of Flowers (1884); Marigold Garden (1885); and A—Apple Pie (1886).
Catherine Greenaway was born on March 17, 1846, in London, the daughter of an engraver. She became known for her Christmas cards, valentines, and magazine sketches before she began illustrating books. She died on Nov. 6, 1901.
