Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham), 1866-1948

Epithet: painter and theatre designer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001039.0x000142

Walford Graham Robertson (1866-1948) was an English painter, writer, and collector of William Blake watercolors.

From the description of Papers of W. Graham Robertson, 1875-1948. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122540425

Robertson was born on July 8, 1866; his works as as dramatic author include: Pinkie and the fairies (1908), A masque of May morning (1919), and a comic opera titled, The fountain of youth (1929); also wrote and illustrated several books, including: A masque of May morning, Gold, Frankincense and myrrh, The babies' day-book, The slippers of Cinderella, Old Chiddingfold, and The town of the Ford; died in 1948.

From the description of Papers, 1866-1953. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38928626

British artist, author, and collector of the works of William Blake.

From the description of Old English songs and dances : autograph manuscript with original watercolor drawings by Robertson, [1902?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426955655

Biography

Robertson was born on July 8, 1866; his works as a dramatic author include: Pinkie and the fairies (1908), A masque of May morning (1919), and a comic opera titled, The fountain of youth (1929); also wrote and illustrated several books, including: A masque of May morning, Gold, Frankincense and myrrh, The babies' day-book, The slippers of Cinderella, Old Chiddingfold, and The town of the Ford ; died in 1948.

From the guide to the W. Graham Robertson Papers, 1866-1953, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)