Quentin Blake

(British, born 1932)

Quentin Blake is a British cartoonist best known for the illustrations he made for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) and Matilda (1988). His scratchy drawing style expresses the wonderment of childhood while not veering into sentimentality. “As an illustrator you need to understand the human body—but having looked at and understood nature, you must develop an ability to look away and capture the balance between what you've seen and what you imagine,” he has explained. Born on December 16, 1932 in London, United Kingdom, he began drawing from a young age and had his first cartoon published at the age of 16. He went on to study English literature at Cambridge University and painting and drawing at the Chelsea School of Art. During the 1960s, Blake lived and taught English in France and began his career illustrating children’s books. Over the following decades, the artist has written more than 35 books and illustrated over 300. He currently lives and works in London, United Kingdom.

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Stilt Walker, 1972

Quentin Blake

Stilt Walker, 1972

Sale Date: December 5, 2021

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The Hobby

Quentin Blake

The Hobby

Sale Date: December 8, 2021

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When Help Arrived, Among the Dead, Were Cousin...

Quentin Blake

When Help Arrived, Among the Dead, Were Cousin...

Sale Date: December 8, 2021

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Wildlife Artist of the Year

Quentin Blake

Wildlife Artist of the Year

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Feet in the Water

Quentin Blake

Feet in the Water

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Mr Hoppy

Quentin Blake

Mr Hoppy

Sale Date: August 19, 2021

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Prince Charming & Dandini on the balcony, 2020

Quentin Blake

Prince Charming & Dandini on the balcony, 2020

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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Every year after our week in Devon, we come..., 2016

Quentin Blake

Every year after our week in Devon, we come..., 2016

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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Jack o’ the Green, 2015

Quentin Blake

Jack o’ the Green, 2015

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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The Queen and Sophie, 1982

Quentin Blake

The Queen and Sophie, 1982

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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The Witches, 1983

Quentin Blake

The Witches, 1983

Sale Date: July 14, 2021

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Cinderella & Prince Charming, 2020

Quentin Blake

Cinderella & Prince Charming, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Cinderella crying, 2020

Quentin Blake

Cinderella crying, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Prince Charming & Dandini on the balcony, 2020

Quentin Blake

Prince Charming & Dandini on the balcony, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Hardup Hall Kitchen – Cinderella tells..., 2020

Quentin Blake

Hardup Hall Kitchen – Cinderella tells..., 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Palace Ballroom – Major Domo announces the..., 2020

Quentin Blake

Palace Ballroom – Major Domo announces the..., 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Hardup Hall Kitchen – Cinderella & Buttons..., 2020

Quentin Blake

Hardup Hall Kitchen – Cinderella & Buttons..., 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Fairy Godmother announces the Interval, 2020

Quentin Blake

Fairy Godmother announces the Interval, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Mrs Snitch & Mr Snatch lost in the Woods, 2020

Quentin Blake

Mrs Snitch & Mr Snatch lost in the Woods, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Hardup Hall kitchen – Cinderella tells..., 2020

Quentin Blake

Hardup Hall kitchen – Cinderella tells..., 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Village square – Beryl and Cheryl, 2020

Quentin Blake

Village square – Beryl and Cheryl, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Hardup Hall – Beryl and Cheryl arrive home, 2020

Quentin Blake

Hardup Hall – Beryl and Cheryl arrive home, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Hardup Hall, 2020

Quentin Blake

Hardup Hall, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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Interior of Hardup Hall – Buttons dusting, 2020

Quentin Blake

Interior of Hardup Hall – Buttons dusting, 2020

Sale Date: April 28, 2021

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