![]() ![]() Having been commonly introduced as “Rosamond Tudor’s daughter” she grew up to go by the name of Tasha Tudor. She was christened as Starling Burgess, but was shortly renamed after her father’s favorite character from War and Peace, Natasha. Her father was William Starling Burgess, a noted naval architect. Tudor was born in 1915 into a wealthy and creative family as her mother, Rosamond Tudor, was an artist. Her unconventional way of life was confusing for some, but we find it charming. ![]() But, beyond creating beautiful images Tudor lived a unique lifestyle all her own. These books are all classics now and her illustrations made these stores come to life for young readers of several generations. Tasha Tudor will be remembered as a beloved children’s book illustrator, with such titles to her credit as A Child’s Garden of Verses, The Secret Garden, and A Little Princess. ![]()
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