Joan Hassall, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joan Hassall

British wood engraver and book illustrator

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1906

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 06-Mar-1988

Profession: illustrator, printmaker

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joan Hassall (3 March 1906 – 6 March 1988) was a wood engraver and book illustrator.
Her subject matter ranged from natural history through poetry to illustrations for English literary classics.
In 1972 she was elected the first lady Master of the Art Workers Guild and in 1987 was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire).