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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George looking at Grandma, having drenched..., 1981

Quentin Blake

George looking at Grandma, having drenched..., 1981

Sale Date: July 12, 2018

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Grandma being lifted from the house by a crane, 1981

Quentin Blake

Grandma being lifted from the house by a crane, 1981

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George and his father looking at a..., 1981

Quentin Blake

George and his father looking at a..., 1981

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George has an idea, 1981

Quentin Blake

George has an idea, 1981

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Mrs Twit landing heavily on Mr Twit, 1980

Quentin Blake

Mrs Twit landing heavily on Mr Twit, 1980

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Muggle-Wumps balancing on their heads, 1980

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Muggle-Wumps balancing on their heads, 1980

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Frog leaping over a sleeping Mrs Twit, 1980

Quentin Blake

Frog leaping over a sleeping Mrs Twit, 1980

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Mrs Twit at work in the garden, 1980

Quentin Blake

Mrs Twit at work in the garden, 1980

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Townspeople erect a tower to spot the Wild..., 1979

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Townspeople erect a tower to spot the Wild..., 1979

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Enormous Crocodile's eyes above the muddy..., 1978

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Enormous Crocodile's eyes above the muddy..., 1978

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Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong faints, 1975

Quentin Blake

Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong faints, 1975

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The Headmistress lifts a barbell, 1975

Quentin Blake

The Headmistress lifts a barbell, 1975

Sale Date: July 12, 2018

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GARDENING

Quentin Blake

GARDENING

Sale Date: November 13, 2017

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WE RACED ACROSS THE SKY, THE ROLY POLY BIRD..., 1984

Quentin Blake

WE RACED ACROSS THE SKY, THE ROLY POLY BIRD..., 1984

Sale Date: April 6, 2017

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FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND

Quentin Blake

FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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BOY RIDING 'THE PURPLE ASTERISK BEAST'

Quentin Blake

BOY RIDING 'THE PURPLE ASTERISK BEAST'

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GIRL RIDING 'THE RED ASTERISK BEAST'

Quentin Blake

GIRL RIDING 'THE RED ASTERISK BEAST'

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON III

Quentin Blake

THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON III

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON II

Quentin Blake

THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON II

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON I

Quentin Blake

THE BFG AND SOPHIE IN LONDON I

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

Quentin Blake

WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

Sale Date: December 13, 2016

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Illustration for Arabel and Mortimer

Quentin Blake

Illustration for Arabel and Mortimer

Sale Date: September 4, 2013

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The twits

Quentin Blake

The twits

Sale Date: July 24, 2013

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Design for a greeting card: Celebration!

Quentin Blake

Design for a greeting card: Celebration!

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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