Forrester, Alfred Henry, 1804-1872

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Dates:
Birth 1804-09-10
Death 1872-05-26
Britons,

Biographical notes:

Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872) illustrated several books written by his brother, Charles Robert Forrester. During the years 1827-1844 they jointly used the pseudonym Alfred Crowquill. After that time it was used by Alfred Henry Forrester alone.

From the guide to the Alfred Henry Forrester, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

Forrester was an English illustrator and writer.

From the guide to the Drawings and compositions, ca. 1846-1870., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Forrester (pseud. Alfred Crowquill ) was an English writer and artist.

From the guide to the Alfred Henry Forrester compositions, [ca.1850]., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Forrester was an English artist and writer.

From the description of Drawings and compositions, ca. 1846-ca. 1870. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122335954

Alfred Henry Forrester, English illustrator and writer. He and his brother, Charles Robert Forrester, collaborated on literary works under the name "Alfred Crowquill." He continued to use the pseudonym after his brother's death in 1850, and became a prolific and popular illustrator of comic books and children's books.

From the description of Alfred Henry Forrester manuscript material : 1 item, 1854 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 225631719

Forrester (pseud. Alfred Crowquill) was an English writer and artist.

From the description of Compositions, [ca.1850]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 80362385

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Subjects:

  • Burlesques
  • Caliban (Fictitious character)
  • Caliban (Fictitious character)
  • Drawing, English 19th century
  • Fairy tales
  • Illustration of books
  • Illustrators

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  • Great Britain (as recorded)