Randolph Caldecott

111 works by Randolph Caldecott (British, 1846–1886) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Randolph Caldecott was a prolific British artist and illustrator who illustrated novels and accounts of foreign travel, made humorous drawings depicting hunting and fashionable life, drew cartoons, made sketches of the Houses of Parliament inside and out, and exhibited sculptures and paintings in oil and watercolour in the Royal Academy. He is most famous for his illustrations of children's books, for transforming the style of book illustration, and for his continuing influence on illustrators of children's books.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Randolph Caldecott's work on the site falls under Illustration (101), Drawings (5), Prints (4).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (111).

Culture: English (111).

By orientation: 33 landscape, 78 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1869 to 1887.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Kate Greenaway — 460 artworks
• Edward Lear — 316 artworks
• Byam Shaw — 283 artworks
• Sir John Tenniel — 240 artworks
• Francis Seymour Haden — 237 artworks
• Matthew Digby Wyatt — 186 artworks
• Hablot Knight Browne — 145 artworks
• Henry Justice Ford — 139 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Randolph Caldecott artworks does Archive Lane have?

111 public-domain artworks by Randolph Caldecott are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Randolph Caldecott?

Randolph Caldecott is catalogued as British (born 1846, died 1886).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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