Elsa Beskow
About
Elsa Beskow (1874–1953) was born in Stockholm. Her parents were entrepreneur Bernt Maartman (1841–1889), whose family came from Bergen, Norway, and Augusta Fahlstedt (1850–1915). Beskow studied Art Education at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, then called Tekniska skolan, or the Technical school, in Stockholm. In 1897, she married former minister and social worker and doctor of theology Natanael Beskow, whom she met while serving as a teacher at Djursholms samskola, where he served as headmaster. They had six sons. Beskow became one of the best known of all Swedish children's book artists. She also illustrated "ABC" books and songbooks for Swedish schools. Her book pages are often framed in a decorative Art Nouveau style. Beskow received international recognition for her simple, cheerful stories and outstanding illustrations.
Author's Books
The Art of Elsa Beskow: 20 Pull-Out Frameable Prints
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Prints
Floris Books
The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman Edition 3 Deluxe
Floris Books
An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection
Peter in Blueberry Land and other beautiful books
Floris Books
An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection
Children of the Forest and other beautiful books
Floris Books
Thumbelina Edition 2
Floris Books