Garth williams biography

Garth Montgomery Williams (Ap – May 8, ) was an American artist who came to prominence in the American postwar era as an illustrator of children's books. Garth Williams Illustrator Born: Ap Birthplace: New York, New York Died: May 8, Place of death: Marfil, Guanajuato, Mexico Biography Garth Williams, a children’s book illustrator and author, was born on Ap, in New York City. His parents were both artists and after spending a few years on a farm in New Jersey, the family moved first to Canada and then to England. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Garth Williams, best known as the illustrator of Laura Ingalls Wilder ’s “Little House” books and E. B. White ’s Stuart Little () and Charlotte’s Web (), illustrated more than eighty books and wrote seven picture books, including The Rabbit’s Wed­ding (), unintentionally controversial because of its depiction of the.