Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934)
Creator details
- Name
- Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- Percy Tarrant was a British artist born in 1870. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and became known for his landscape paintings, particularly those of the English countryside. Tarrant was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists and exhibited his work at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, and the Paris Salon. He was also a prolific illustrator, creating illustrations for books and magazines, including the popular children's book "The Water Babies" by Charles Kingsley. Tarrant's style was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and he often used bright colors and intricate details in his paintings. He died in 1951, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and evocative landscapes that captured the essence of the English countryside.
