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Barker was a devout Anglican , and donated her artworks to Christian fundraisers and missionary organizations . She produced a few Christian @-@ themed books such as The Children ’ s Book of Hymns and , in collaboration with her sister Dorothy , He Leadeth Me . She designed a stained glass window for St. Edmund 's Church , Pitlake , and her painting of the Christ Child , The Darling of the World Has Come , was purchased by Queen Mary .

Barker was a devout Anglican , and donated her artworks to Christian fundraisers and missionary organizations . She produced a few Christian @-@ themed books such as The Children ’ s Book of Hymns and , in collaboration with her sister Dorothy , He Leadeth Me . She designed a stained glass window for St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Church , Pitlake , and her painting of the Christ Child , The Darling of the World <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>Has</mark></a> Come , was purchased by Queen Mary .

Barker was a devout Anglican , and donated her artworks to Christian fundraisers and missionary organizations . She produced a few Christian @-@ themed books such as The Children ’ s Book of Hymns and , in collaboration with her sis Dorothy , He Leadeth Me . She designed a stained glass window for St. Edmund Church , Pitlake , and her painting of the Christ Child , The Darling of the World Done Come , was purchased by Queen Mary .

Barker was equally proficient in watercolour , pen and ink , oils , and pastels . Kate Greenaway and the Pre @-@ Raphaelites were the principal influences on her work . She claimed to paint instinctively and rejected artistic theories . Barker died in 1973 . Though she published Flower Fairy books with spring , summer , and autumn themes , it wasn 't until 1985 that a winter collection was assembled from her remaining work and published posthumously .

Barker was equally proficient in watercolour , pen and ink , oils , and pastels . Kate Greenaway and the Pre @-@ Raphaelites <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> the principal influences on her work . She claimed to paint instinctively and rejected artistic theories . Barker died in 1973 . Though she published Flower Fairy books with spring , summer , and autumn themes , it <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>wasn</mark></a> 't until 1985 that a winter collection was assembled from her remaining work and published posthumously .

Barker was equally proficient in watercolour , pen and ink , oils , and pastels . Kate Greenaway and the Pre @-@ Raphaelites was da principal influences on her work . She claimed to paint instinctively and rejected artistic theories . Barker died in 1973 . Though she published Flower Fairy books with spring , summer , and autumn themes , it wasned 't until 1985 dat a winter collection was assembled from her remaining work and published posthumously .

= = Biography = =

= = Biography = =

= = Biography = =

= = = Early life = = =

= = = Early life = = =

= = = Early life = = =

Barker was born the second daughter and youngest child of Walter Barker , a partner in a seed supply company and an amateur artist , and his wife Mary Eleanor ( Oswald ) Barker on 28 June 1895 at home at 66 Waddon Road in Croydon , Surrey , England . Barker was an epileptic as a child , and cared for at home by her parents . Later , her sister and elder by two years , Dorothy Oswald Barker , continued the care .

Barker was born the second daughter and youngest child of Walter Barker , a partner in a seed supply company and an amateur artist , and his wife Mary Eleanor ( Oswald ) Barker on 28 June 1895 at home at 66 Waddon Road in Croydon , Surrey , England . Barker was an epileptic as a child , and cared for at home by her parents . Later , her sister and elder by two years , Dorothy Oswald Barker , continued the care .

Barker was born the second daughter and youngest child of Walter Barker , a partner in a seed supply company and an amateur artist , and his wife Mary Eleanor ( Oswald ) Barker on 28 June 1895 at home at 66 Waddon Road in Croydon , Surrey , England . Barker was an epileptic as a child , and cared for at home by her parents . Later , her sis and elder by two yrs , Dorothy Oswald Barker , continued da care .

The family of four was moderately well off , and belonged to the lower end of the upper middle class . A nanny , a governess , and a cook to prepare special meals for Barker were hired . She spent much time in bed at home amusing herself with painting books and a nursery library that included the works of Kate Greenaway and Randolph Caldecott – two artists who exerted strong influences on her later art .

The family of four was moderately well off , and belonged to the lower end of the upper middle class . A nanny , a governess , and a cook to prepare special meals for Barker <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> hired . She spent much time in bed at home amusing herself with painting books and a nursery library <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>included the works of Kate Greenaway and Randolph Caldecott – two artists <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>who</mark></a>exerted strong influences on her later art .

Da family of 4 was moderately well off , and belonged to tdalower end of the upper middle class . A nanny , a governess , and a cook to prepare special meals fa Barker was hired . She spent much time in bed at home amusing herself w/ painting books and a nursery library included the works of Kate Greenaway and Randolph Caldecott – 2 artists exerted strong influences on her later art .

= = = Art education and first professional work = = =

= = = Art education and first professional work = = =

= = = Art education and first professional work = = =

Barker took correspondence courses in art , probably until about 1919 . In 1908 at 13 years , she entered an evening class at the Croydon School of Art , and attended the school into the 1940s . In time , she received a teaching position .

Barker took correspondence courses in art , probably until about 1919 . In 1908 at 13 years , she entered an evening class at the Croydon School of Art , and attended the school into the 1940s . In time , she received a teaching position .

Barker took correspondence courses in art , deff untill about 1919 . In 1908 at 13 yrs , she entered an evening class at the Croydon School of Art , and attended the school into da 1940s . In time , she received a teaching position .

In 1911 , Raphael Tuck & Sons bought four of Barker 's " little drawings " for half a sovereign , and published them as postcards . In October 1911 , she won second prize in the Croydon Art Society 's poster competition , and shortly afterward was elected the youngest member of the Society . The art critic for the Croydon Advertiser remarked , " Her drawings show a remarkable freedom of spirit . She has distinct promise . "

In 1911 , Raphael Tuck & Sons bought four of Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>" little drawings " for half a sovereign , and published them as postcards . In October 1911 , she won second prize in the Croydon Art Society <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>poster competition , and shortly afterward was elected the youngest member of the Society . The art critic for the Croydon Advertiser remarked , " Her drawings show a remarkable freedom of spirit . She <a href='got' title='3'><mark>has</mark></a> distinct promise . "

In 1911 , Raphael Tuck & Sons bought four of Barker " little drawings " for half a sovereign , and published em as postcards . In October 1911 , she won second prize in the Croydon Art Society poster competition , and shortly afterward was elected da youngest member of tdaSociety . The art critic for the Croydon Advertiser remarked , " Her drawings show a remarkable freedom of spirit . She got distinct promise . "

Following her father ’ s death in June 1912 , the seventeen @-@ year @-@ old Barker submitted art and poetry to My Magazine , Child ’ s Own , Leading Strings , and Raphael Tuck annuals in an effort to support both her mother and sister . Her sister Dorothy taught kindergarten in two private schools before opening a kindergarten at home . She brought in some money for the family 's support while supervising the household .

Following her father <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>’</mark></a>s death in June 1912 , the seventeen @-@ year @-@ old Barker submitted art and poetry to My Magazine , Child ’ s Own , Leading Strings , and Raphael Tuck annuals in an effort to support both her mother and sister . Her sister Dorothy taught kindergarten in two private schools before opening a kindergarten at home . She brought in some money for the family <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>support while supervising the household .

Following her father s death in June 1912 , da seventeen @-@ year @-@ old Barker submitted art and poetry to My Magazine , Child ’ s Own , Leading Strings , and Raphael Tuck annuals in an effort to support both her mother and sis . Her sister Dorothy taught kindergarten in two private schools before opening a kindergarten at home . She brought in some money for the fam support while supervising tdahousehold .

= = = Flower Fairies of the Spring , 1923 = = =

= = = Flower Fairies of the Spring , 1923 = = =

= = = Flower Fairies of the Spring , 1923 = = =

Fairies became a popular theme in art and literature in the early 20th century following the releases of The Coming of the Fairies by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie , and the fairy @-@ themed work of Australian Ida Rentoul Outhwaite . Queen Mary made such themes even more popular by sending Outhwaite postcards to friends during the 1920s . In 1918 , Barker produced a postcard series depicting elves and fairies .

Fairies became a popular theme in art and literature in the early 20th century following the releases of The Coming of the Fairies by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie , and the fairy @-@ themed work of Australian Ida Rentoul Outhwaite . Queen Mary made such themes even more popular by sending Outhwaite postcards to friends during the 1920s . In 1918 , Barker produced a postcard series depicting elves and fairies .

Fairies became a popular theme in art and literature in the early 20th century following da releases of TdaComing of the Fairies by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie , and the fairy @-@ themed wrk of Australian Ida Rentoul Outhwaite . Queen Mary made such themes even more popular by sendin Outhwaite postcards to friends durin thda920s . In 1918 , Barker produced a postcard series depicting elves and fairies .

In 1923 , Barker sent her flower fairy paintings to various publishers . Blackie paid £ 25 for 24 paintings with accompanying verses , but it wasn 't until publication of Flower Fairies of the Summer in 1925 that Barker received royalties for her work . Mary Violet Clayton Calthrop , wife of author Dion Clayton Calthrop , wrote in April 1925 about Barker and Flower Fairies of the Spring : " She has such exquisite taste , besides draughtsmanship . "

In 1923 , Barker sent her flower fairy paintings to various publishers . Blackie paid £ 25 for 24 paintings with accompanying verses , but it <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>wasn</mark></a> 't until publication of Flower Fairies of the Summer in 1925 that Barker received royalties for her work . Mary Violet Clayton Calthrop , wife of author Dion Clayton Calthrop , wrote in April 1925 about Barker and Flower Fairies of the Spring : " She <a href='got' title='2'><mark>has</mark></a> such exquisite taste , besides draughtsmanship . "

In 1923 , Barker sent her flower fairy paintings to various publishers . Blackie paid £ 25 for 24 paintings with accompanying verses , but it wasned 't until publication of Flower Fairies of the Summer in 1925 that Barker received royalties fa her wrk . Mary Violet Clayton Calthrop , wife of author Dion Clayton Calthrop , wrote in April 1925 abt Barker and Flower Fairies of da Spring : " She got such exquisite taste , besides draughtsmanship . "

= = = The Waldrons = = =

= = = The Waldrons = = =

= = = The Waldrons = = =

In 1924 , the family moved into a four @-@ level , semi @-@ detached Victorian house at 23 The Waldrons . Barker had a studio built in the garden and her sister conducted a kindergarten in a room at the back of the house . The family lived frugally and attended both St. Edmund 's and St. Andrew 's in Croydon – " low " churches for the less privileged . Barker sometimes incorporated portraits of her fellow parishioners in her religious works . She was described by Canon Ingram Hill as " one of the pillars " of St. Andrew 's .

In 1924 , the family moved into a four @-@ level , semi @-@ detached Victorian house at 23 The Waldrons . Barker had a studio built in the garden and her sister conducted a kindergarten in a room at the back of the house . The family lived frugally and attended both St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>and St. Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>in Croydon – " low " churches for the less privileged . Barker sometimes incorporated portraits of her fellow parishioners in her religious works . She was described by Canon Ingram Hill as " one of the pillars " of St. Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>.

In 1924 , the family moved into a four @-@ level , semi @-@ detached Victorian house at 23 da Waldrons . Barker had a studio built in the garden and her sister conducted a kindergarten in a room at tdabacc of the house . Thdaam lived frugally and attended both St. Edmund and St. Andrew in Croydon – " low " churches for thedass privileged . Barker sometimes incorporated portraits of her fellow parishioners in her religious works . She was described by Canon Ingram Hill as " one of the pillars " of St. Andrew .

The children in the kindergarten modelled for the Flower Fairies until the kindergarten closed in 1940 . In an interview in 1958 , Barker said , " My sister ran a kindergarten and I used to borrow her students for models . For many years I had an atmosphere of children about me – I never forgot it . " She also painted the children of relatives as well as Gladys Tidy , the Barkers ' young housekeeper , who posed for the Primrose Fairy in 1923 . The plants were painted from life , and if a specimen was not readily at hand , Kew Gardens staff would provide her the specimens needed . Barker designed and built the Flower Fairy costumes , and based each on the flowers and leaves of the particular plant to be illustrated . The costumes were kept in a trunk in her studio along with wings made of twigs and gauze . Each was broken down after an illustration was completed and the parts recycled for other costumes . She often referred to Dion Clayton Calthrop 's English Costume .

The children in the kindergarten modelled for the Flower Fairies until the kindergarten closed in 1940 . In an interview in 1958 , Barker said , " My sister ran a kindergarten and I used to borrow her students for models . For many years I had an atmosphere of children about me – I never forgot it . " She also painted the children of relatives as well as Gladys Tidy , the Barkers <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'</mark></a>young housekeeper , <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>who</mark></a>posed for the Primrose Fairy in 1923 . The plants <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> painted from life , and if a specimen <a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>was</mark></a> <a href='negative_concord' title='5'><mark>not</mark></a>readily at <a href='negative_concord' title='6'><mark>hand</mark></a> , Kew Gardens staff would provide her the specimens needed . Barker designed and built the Flower Fairy costumes , and based each on the flowers and leaves of the particular plant to be illustrated . The costumes <a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>were</mark></a> kept in a trunk in her studio along with wings made of twigs and gauze . Each was broken down after an illustration was completed and the parts recycled for other costumes . She often referred to Dion Clayton Calthrop <a href='null_genetive' title='8'><mark>'s</mark></a>English Costume .

Da children in the kindergarten modelled for the Flower Fairies until the kindergarten closed in 1940 . In an interview in 1958 , Barker said , " mah sister ran a kindergarten and I used to borrow her students for models . For many years I had an atmosphere of children about me – I never forgot it . " She also painted the children of relatives as well as Gladys Tidy , the Barkers young housekeeper , posed for the Primrose Fairy in 1923 . Tdaplants was painted from life , and if a specimen ain't readily at no hand , Kew Gardens staff would provide her the specimens needed . Barker designed and built the Flower Fairy costumes , and based each on the flowers and leaves of thdaarticular plant to be illustrated . The costumes was kept in a trunk in her studio along with wings made of twigs and gauze . Each was broken down after an illustration was completed and the parts recycled for other costumes . She often referred to Dion Clayton Calthrop English Costume .

= = = Middle years = = =

= = = Middle years = = =

= = = Middle years = = =

In the late 1920s , Barker began to doubt she was doing enough for the church and considered focusing solely on sacred works . Family and friends recommended she continue secular and sacred works , which she did .

In the late 1920s , Barker began to doubt she was doing enough for the church and considered focusing solely on sacred works . Family and friends recommended she continue secular and sacred works , which she did .

In the late 1920s , Barker began to doubt she was doin enough for the church and considered focusing solely on sacred works . Family and friends recommended she continue secular and sacred works , which she did .

Barker continued to attend evening classes at the Croydon Art School between the 1920s and the 1940s , eventually receiving a teaching position . She took sketching trips to Amberley and Storrington in Sussex and to Cornwall and the southern coast with family and friends . She visited and stayed with artist Margaret Tarrant in Gomshall , Surrey and with family in Ugglebarnby , Near Whitby , North Yorkshire .

Barker continued to attend evening classes at the Croydon Art School between the 1920s and the 1940s , eventually receiving a teaching position . She took sketching trips to Amberley and Storrington in Sussex and to Cornwall and the southern coast with family and friends . She visited and stayed with artist Margaret Tarrant in Gomshall , Surrey and with family in Ugglebarnby , Near Whitby , North Yorkshire .

Barker continued to attend evening classes at da Croydon Art School between tda1920s and the 1940s , eventually receiving a teachin position . She took sketching trips to Amberley and Storrington in Sussex and to Cornwall and the southern coast with family and frens . She visited and stayed wid artist Margaret Tarrant in Gomshall , Surrey and with family in Ugglebarnby , Near Whitby , North Yorkshire .

In 1940 , the Barker 's live @-@ in maid retired , and Dorothy Barker closed her school at the back of the house in The Waldrons . She continued to supervise the household , and to give both her mother and sister the care they needed . Dorothy and her sister collaborated upon only two books : Our Darling 's First Book and the Christian @-@ themed , He Leadeth Me . In 1954 Dorothy Barker died of a heart attack . Barker was unable to pursue her art to any significant extent following her sister 's death , as all the care of her aged mother devolved upon her , but she did manage to begin planning a stained glass window design in her sister 's memory for St. Edmund 's , Pitlake .

In 1940 , the Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>live @-@ in maid retired , and Dorothy Barker closed her school at the back of the house in The Waldrons . She continued to supervise the household , and to give both her mother and sister the care they needed . Dorothy and her sister collaborated upon only two books : Our Darling <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>First Book and the Christian @-@ themed , He Leadeth Me . In 1954 Dorothy Barker died of a heart attack . Barker was unable to pursue her art to any significant extent following her sister <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>death , as all the care of her aged mother devolved upon her , but she did manage to begin planning a stained glass window design in her sister <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>memory for St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Pitlake .

In 1940 , the Barker live @-@ in maid retired , and Dorothy Barker closed her school at the back of the krib in da Waldrons . She continued to supervise the household , and to give both her mother and sister the care they needed . Dorothy and her sis collaborated upon only two books : Our Darling First Book and the Christian @-@ themed , He Leadeth Me . In 1954 Dorothy Barker died of a heart attack . Barker was unable to pursue her art to any significant extent following her sister death , as all tdacare of her aged mother devolved upon her , but she did manage to begin planning a stained glass window design in her sister memory for St. Edmund , Pitlake .

= = = Later life and death = = =

= = = Later life and death = = =

= = = Later life and death = = =

Barker 's mother died in 1960 , and , in 1961 , Barker moved from 23 The Waldrons to 6 Duppas Avenue in Croydon . She restored a maisonette in Storrington , Sussex , England , bequeathed by her friend Edith Major , and named it St. Andrew 's . After taking up residence , her health began to deteriorate . She was in and out of nursing and convalescent homes , and tended by relatives and friends .

Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>mother died in 1960 , and , in 1961 , Barker moved from 23 The Waldrons to 6 Duppas Avenue in Croydon . She restored a maisonette in Storrington , Sussex , England , bequeathed by her friend Edith Major , and named it St. Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>. After taking up residence , her health began to deteriorate . She was in and out of nursing and convalescent homes , and tended by relatives and friends .

Barker mother died in 1960 , and , in 1961 , Barker moved from 23 The Waldrons to 6 Duppas Avenue in Croydon . She restored a maisonette in Storrington , Sussex , England , bequeathed by her friend Edith Major , and named it St. Andrew . After takin up residence , her health began to deteriorate . She was in and outt of nursing and convalescent homes , and tended by relatives and frens .

Barker died at Worthing Hospital on 16 February 1973 , aged 77 years . Two funeral services were held – one in Storrington Church and one in Barker 's maisonette . Her ashes were scattered in Storrington churchyard . In 1989 , Frederick Warne , a division of Penguin Books since 1983 , acquired the Flower Fairies properties .

Barker died at Worthing Hospital on 16 February 1973 , aged 77 years . Two funeral services <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> held – one in Storrington Church and one in Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>maisonette . Her ashes <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> scattered in Storrington churchyard . In 1989 , Frederick Warne , a division of Penguin Books since 1983 , acquired the Flower Fairies properties .

Barker died at Worthing Hospital on 16 February 1973 , aged 77 years . 2 funeral services was held – one in Storrington Church and one in Barker maisonette . Her ashes was scattered in Storrington churchyard . In 1989 , Frederick Warne , a division of Penguin Books since 1983 , acquired the Flower Fairies properties .

= = Art = =

= = Art = =

= = Art = =

Barker worked principally in watercolor with pen @-@ and @-@ ink , but she was equally competent in black @-@ and @-@ white , in oils , and in pastels . She carried a sketchbook with her for capturing interesting children . She once indicated , " I have always tried to paint instinctively in a way that comes naturally to me , without any real thought or attention to artistic theories . "

Barker worked principally in watercolor with pen @-@ and @-@ ink , but she was equally competent in black @-@ and @-@ white , in oils , and in pastels . She carried a sketchbook with her for capturing interesting children . She once indicated , " I <a href='been_done' title='1'><mark>have</mark></a> always tried to paint instinctively in a way <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a><a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>comes</mark></a> naturally to me , without any real thought or attention to artistic theories . "

Barker worked principally in watercolor w pen @-@ and @-@ ink , but she was equally competent in black @-@ and @-@ white , in oils , and in pastels . She carried a sketchbook with her for capturing interesting children . She once indicated , " I done always tried to paint instinctively in a way come naturally to me , w/o any real thought or attention to artistic theories . "

Kate Greenaway was a childhood favorite and an influence on her art . Barker 's child subjects wear nostalgic clothing as Greenaway 's children do , though Barker 's children are less melancholy and less flat in appearance , due perhaps to advances in printing technology . Barker studied flowers with an analytical eye and was friend to children 's illustrator , Margaret Tarrant . Along with Greenaway , illustrator Alice B. Woodward also influenced Barker 's work .

Kate Greenaway was a childhood favorite and an influence on her art . Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>child subjects wear nostalgic clothing as Greenaway <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>children do , though Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>children <a href='drop_aux' title='4'><mark>are</mark></a>less melancholy and less flat in appearance , due perhaps to advances in printing technology . Barker studied flowers with an analytical eye and was friend to children <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>illustrator , Margaret Tarrant . Along with Greenaway , illustrator Alice B. Woodward also influenced Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>work .

Kate Greenaway was a childhood fav and an influence on her art . Barker child subjects wear nostalgic clothing as Greenaway children do , though Barker children less melancholy and less flat in appearance , due perhaps to advances in printing technology . Barker studied flowers witt an analytical eye and was friend to children illustrator , Margaret Tarrant . Along with Greenaway , illustrator Alice B. Woodward also influenced Barker work .

The Pre @-@ Raphaelites were a strong , lifelong influence on Barker . She once indicated , " I am to some extent influenced by them — not in any technical sense , but in the choice of subject matter and the feeling and atmosphere they could achieve . " She admitted a fondness for the early paintings of John Everett Millais and " the wonderful things " of Edward Burne @-@ Jones .

The Pre @-@ Raphaelites <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> a strong , lifelong influence on Barker . She once indicated , " I am to some extent influenced by them — not in any technical sense , but in the choice of subject matter and the feeling and atmosphere they could achieve . " She admitted a fondness for the early paintings of John Everett Millais and " the wonderful things " of Edward Burne @-@ Jones .

The Pre @-@ Raphaelites was a strong , lifelong influence on Barker . She once indicated , " I am to some extent influenced by them — not in any technical sense , but in the choice of subject matter and da feelin and atmosphere they could achieve . " She admitted a fondness fa tdaearly paintings of John Everett Millais and " the wonderful things " of Edward Burne @-@ Jones .

= = = Depictions of children = = =

= = = Depictions of children = = =

= = = Depictions of children = = =

Barker 's sketches , drawings , and paintings of children were given to friends or to the parents of the subjects , donated to charitable institutions and church sponsored events , or exhibited through various art organizations . She illustrated magazine covers , dust jackets , and produced series of postcards for Raphael Tuck and other publishers such as Picturesque Children of the Allies ( 1915 ) , Seaside Holidays ( 1918 ) , and Shakespeare 's Boy and Girl Characters ( 1917 , 1920 ) . Her own Old Rhymes for All Times ( 1928 ) and The Lord of the Rushie River ( 1938 ) , a tale about a girl who lives among swans on a riverbank , were critically well received . Set about 1800 , Groundsel and Necklaces ( 1943 ) tells of a girl named Jenny who rescues her family from poverty through the agency of the fairies . The story features an old Scrooge @-@ like man called Mr. Petercoo and tonally suggests a Dickensian social consciousness . Simon the Swan , intended as a sequel to Rushie River was outlined in 1943 with Groundsel , but only developed in 1953 . It was published posthumously in 1988 and is critically considered less successful than Groundsel .

Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>sketches , drawings , and paintings of children <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> given to friends or to the parents of the subjects , donated to charitable institutions and church<a href='been_done' title='3'><mark></mark></a> sponsored events , or exhibited through various art organizations . She illustrated magazine <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>covers</mark></a> , dust jackets , and produced series of postcards for Raphael Tuck and other publishers such as Picturesque Children of the Allies ( 1915 ) , Seaside Holidays ( 1918 ) , and Shakespeare <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>Boy and Girl Characters ( 1917 , 1920 ) . Her own Old Rhymes for All Times ( 1928 ) and The Lord of the Rushie River ( 1938 ) , a tale about a girl <a href='null_relcl' title='6'><mark>who</mark></a><a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>lives</mark></a> among swans on a riverbank , <a href='uninflect' title='8'><mark>were</mark></a> critically well received . Set about 1800 , Groundsel and Necklaces ( 1943 ) <a href='uninflect' title='9'><mark>tells</mark></a> of a girl named Jenny <a href='null_relcl' title='10'><mark>who</mark></a><a href='uninflect' title='11'><mark>rescues</mark></a> her family from poverty through the agency of the fairies . The story <a href='uninflect' title='12'><mark>features</mark></a> an old Scrooge @-@ like man called Mr. Petercoo and tonally <a href='uninflect' title='13'><mark>suggests</mark></a> a Dickensian social consciousness . Simon the Swan , intended as a sequel to Rushie River was outlined in 1943 with Groundsel , but only developed in 1953 . It was published posthumously in 1988 and is critically considered less successful than Groundsel .

Barker sketches , drawings , and paintings of children was given to frens or to da parents of the subjects , donated to charitable institutions and church done sponsored events , or exhibited through various art organizations . She illustrated magazine cover , dust jackets , and produced series of postcards for Raphael Tuck and other publishers such as Picturesque Children of tdaAllies ( 1915 ) , Seaside Holidays ( 1918 ) , and Shakespeare Boy and Girl Characters ( 1917 , 1920 ) . Her own Old Rhymes for alll Times ( 1928 ) and The Lord of the Rushie River ( 1938 ) , a tale abt a girl live among swans on a riverbank , was critically well received . Set about 1800 , Groundsel and Necklaces ( 1943 ) tell of a gurl named Jenny rescue her fam from poverty through the agency of the fairies . Thdatory feature an old Scrooge @-@ like man called Mr. Petercoo and tonally suggest a Dickensian social consciousness . Simon thedaan , intended as a sequel to Rushie River was outlined in 1943 with Groundsel , but only developed in 1953 . It was published posthumously in 1988 and is critically considered less successful than Groundsel .

= = = Christian @-@ themed works = = =

= = = Christian @-@ themed <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>works</mark></a> = = =

= = = Christian @-@ themed work = = =

Barker was a devout Christian , and produced religious @-@ themed works throughout her life . She published eight postcards and five guardian angel birthday cards for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1916 and in 1923 respectively . Christmas cards were designed for The Girls ' Friendly Society over a 20 @-@ year period , and the first three designs sold out a combined printing of 46 @,@ 500 in 1923 . An original design for the society called The Darling of the World Has Come was purchased by Queen Mary for ₤ 5 @.@ 5 @.@ 0 in 1926 . The Croydon Art Society hung Barker 's booklet cover design for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in its November 1919 exhibition .

Barker was a devout Christian , and produced religious @-@ themed <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>works</mark></a> throughout her life . She published eight postcards and five guardian angel birthday cards for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1916 and in 1923 respectively . Christmas cards <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> designed for The Girls <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'</mark></a>Friendly Society over a 20 @-@ year period , and the first three designs sold out a combined printing of 46 @,@ 500 in 1923 . An original design for the society called The Darling of the World <a href='been_done' title='4'><mark>Has</mark></a> Come was purchased by Queen Mary for ₤ 5 @.@ 5 @.@ 0 in 1926 . The Croydon Art Society hung Barker <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>booklet cover design for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in its November 1919 exhibition .

Barker was a devout Christian , and produced religious @-@ themed work throughout her life . She published eight postcards and five guardian angel birthday cards fir da Society fa Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1916 and in 1923 respectively . xmas cards was designed ffaThe Girls Friendly Society ova a 20 @-@ year period , and tdafirst three designs sold out a combined printing of 46 @,@ 500 in 1923 . An original design for thdaociety called Thedarling of the World Done Come was purchased by Queen Mary for ₤ 5 @.@ 5 @.@ 0 in 1926 . The Croydon Art Society hung Barker booklet cover design for the daiety for the Pdaagation of the Godal in its November 1919 exhibition .

Religious @-@ themed books include The Children 's Book of Hymns ( 1929 ) and He Leadeth Me ( 1933 ) , the latter written in collaboration with her sister . Major religious works include the triptychs in oil , The Feeding of the Five Thousand ( 1929 ) , for the chapel in Llandaff House , a home for destitute women at Penarth , Wales , and The Parable of the Great Supper ( 1934 ) for St. George 's Chapel , Waddon . The Feeding has since disappeared , and only a black @-@ and @-@ white photograph dated 1929 reproduces the work . In 1941 , she completed oil panels on the subject of the seven sacraments for the baptismal font at St. Andrew 's , South Croydon . She designed baptismal rolls for the wall behind the font in 1948 and 1962 . In 1946 , she completed the 4 x 7 ft. oil painting , Out of Great Tribulation , for the Memorial Chapel of Norbury Methodist Church . Following the death of her sister in 1954 , Barker began designs for a stained glass memorial window depicting Christ preparing to wash the feet of his disciples . Her last religious @-@ themed work , it was installed in St. Edmund 's , Pitlake , in 1962 .

Religious @-@ themed books include The Children <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Book of Hymns ( 1929 ) and He Leadeth Me ( 1933 ) , the latter written in collaboration with her sister . Major religious works include the triptychs in oil , The Feeding of the Five Thousand ( 1929 ) , for the chapel in Llandaff House , a home for destitute women at Penarth , Wales , and The Parable of the Great Supper ( 1934 ) for St. George <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>Chapel , Waddon . The Feeding <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>has</mark></a> since disappeared , and only a black @-@ and @-@ white photograph dated 1929 <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>reproduces</mark></a> the work . In 1941 , she completed oil panels on the subject of the seven sacraments for the baptismal font at St. Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>, South Croydon . She designed baptismal rolls for the wall behind the font in 1948 and 1962 . In 1946 , she completed the 4 x 7 ft. oil painting , Out of Great Tribulation , for the Memorial Chapel of Norbury Methodist Church . Following the death of her sister in 1954 , Barker began designs for a stained glass memorial window depicting Christ preparing to wash the feet of his disciples . Her last religious @-@ themed work , it was installed in St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Pitlake , in 1962 .

Religious @-@ themed books include The Children Book of Hymns ( 1929 ) and He Leadeth Me ( 1933 ) , the latter written in collaboration with her sis . Major religious works include the triptychs in oil , The feedin of da Five Thousand ( 1929 ) , fa tdachapel in Llandaff House , a home for destitute women at Penarth , Wales , and The Parable of thdareat Supper ( 1934 ) ffirSt. George Chapel , Waddon . Thedaeding done since disappeared , and only a black @-@ and @-@ white photograph dated 1929 reproduce the dak . In 1941 , she completed oil panels on the subject of the seven sacraments for the baptismal font at St. Andrew , South Croydon . She designed baptismal rolls ffathe wall behind the fda in 1948 and 1962 . In 1946 , she completed the 4 x 7 ft. oil painting , Out of Great Tribulation , for the Memorial Chapel of Norbury Methodist Church . Following the death of her sister in 1954 , Barker began designs fofa stained glass memorial window depicting Christ preparing to wash the fedaof his disciples . Her last religious @-@ themed work , it was installed in St. Edmund , Pitlake , in 1962 .

= = Works = =

= = Works = =

= = Works = =

= = = Cards = = =

= = = Cards = = =

= = = Cards = = =

Picturesque Children of the Allies ; J. Salmon , 1916

Picturesque Children of the Allies ; J. Salmon , 1916

Picturesque Children of da Allies ; J. Salmon , 1916

National Mission ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1916

National Mission ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1916

National Mission ; Society fa the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1916

Shakespeare 's Boy Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1917

Shakespeare <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Boy Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1917

Shakespeare Boy Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1917

Shakespeare 's Girl Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1920

Shakespeare <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Girl Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1920

Shakespeare gurl Characters ; C. W. Faulkner , 1920

Seaside Holiday ; J. Salmon , 1918 , 1921

Seaside Holiday ; J. Salmon , 1918 , 1921

Seaside Holiday ; J. Salmon , 1918 , 1921

Elves and Fairies ; S. Harvey , 1918

Elves and Fairies ; S. Harvey , 1918

Elves and Fairies ; S. Harvey , 1918

Guardian Angel ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1923

Guardian Angel ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1923

Guardian Angel ; Society for da Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1923

Christmas cards ; Girls ' Friendly Society , 1920s , 1930s

Christmas cards ; Girls <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'</mark></a>Friendly Society , 1920s , 1930s

Xmas cards ; gurls Friendly Society , 1920s , 1930s

Christmas cards ( US ) ; Barton @-@ Colton , 1920s , 1930s

Christmas cards ( US ) ; Barton @-@ Colton , 1920s , 1930s

Christmas cards ( US ) ; Barton @-@ Colton , 1920s , 1930s

Beautiful Bible Pictures ; Blackie , 1932

Beautiful Bible Pictures ; Blackie , 1932

Beautiful Bible Pictures ; Blackie , 1932

= = = Books = = =

= = = Books = = =

= = = Books = = =

Flower Fairies of the Spring ; Blackie , 1923

Flower Fairies of the Spring ; Blackie , 1923

Flower Fairies of the Spring ; Blackie , 1923

Spring Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1923

Spring Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1923

Spring Songs wid Music ; Blackie , 1923

Flower Fairies of the Summer ; Blackie , 1925

Flower Fairies of the Summer ; Blackie , 1925

Flower Fairies of the Summer ; Blackie , 1925

Child Thoughts in Picture and Verse ( by M. K. Westcott ) ; Blackie , 1925

Child Thoughts in Picture and Verse ( by M. K. Westcott ) ; Blackie , 1925

Child Thoughts in pic and Verse ( by M. K. Westcott ) ; Blackie , 1925

Flower Fairies of the Autumn ; Blackie , 1926

Flower Fairies of the Autumn ; Blackie , 1926

Flower Fairies of da Autumn ; Blackie , 1926

Summer Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1926

Summer Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1926

Summer Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1926

The Book of the Flower Fairies ; Blackie , 1927

The Book of the Flower Fairies ; Blackie , 1927

The Book of the Flower Fairies ; Blackie , 1927

Autumn Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1927

Autumn Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1927

Autumn Songs with Music ; Blackie , 1927

Old Rhymes for All Times ; Blackie , 1928

Old Rhymes for All Times ; Blackie , 1928

Old Rhymes fa All Times ; Blackie , 1928

The Children ’ s Book of Hymns ; Blackie , 1929 ; rep . 1933

The Children ’ <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>s</mark></a>Book of Hymns ; Blackie , 1929 ; rep . 1933

Da Children ’ Book of Hymns ; Blackie , 1929 ; rep . 1933

Our Darling ’ s First Book ( written in collaboration with Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1929

Our Darling ’ <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>s</mark></a>First Book ( written in collaboration with Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1929

Our Darling ’ First Book ( written in collaboration witt Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1929

The Little Picture Hymn Book ; Blackie , 1933

The Little Picture Hymn Book ; Blackie , 1933

The Little Picture Hymn Book ; Blackie , 1933

Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1933

Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1933

Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1933

A Flower Fairy Alphabet ; Blackie , 1934

A Flower Fairy Alphabet ; Blackie , 1934

A Flower Fairy Alphabet ; Blackie , 1934

A Little Book of Old Rhymes ; Blackie , 1936

A Little Book of Old Rhymes ; Blackie , 1936

A Little Book of Old Rhymes ; Blackie , 1936

He Leadeth Me ( written in collaboration with Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1936

He Leadeth Me ( written in collaboration with Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1936

He Leadeth Me ( written in collaboration w/ Dorothy Barker ) ; Blackie , 1936

A Little Book of Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1937

A Little Book of Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1937

Alil Book of Rhymes New and Old ; Blackie , 1937

The Lord of the Rushie River ; Blackie , 1938

The Lord of the Rushie River ; Blackie , 1938

The Lord of the Rushie River ; Blackie , 1938

Flower Fairies of the Trees ; Blackie , 1940

Flower Fairies of the Trees ; Blackie , 1940

Flower Fairies of da Trees ; Blackie , 1940

When Spring Came In at the Window ; Blackie , 1942

When Spring Came In at the Window ; Blackie , 1942

When Spring Came In at da Window ; Blackie , 1942

A Child ’ s Garden of Verses ( Robert Louis Stevenson ) ; Blackie , 1944

A Child ’ <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>s</mark></a>Garden of Verses ( Robert Louis Stevenson ) ; Blackie , 1944

A Child ’ Garden of Verses ( Robert Louis Stevenson ) ; Blackie , 1944

Flower Fairies of the Garden ; Blackie , 1944

Flower Fairies of the Garden ; Blackie , 1944

Flower Fairies of da Garden ; Blackie , 1944

Groundsel and Necklaces ; Blackie , 1946 ; reprinted as Fairy Necklaces

Groundsel and Necklaces ; Blackie , 1946 ; reprinted as Fairy Necklaces

Groundsel and Necklaces ; Blackie , 1946 ; reprinted as Fairy Necklaces

Flower Fairies of the Wayside ; Blackie , 1948

Flower Fairies of the Wayside ; Blackie , 1948

Flower Fairies of the Wayside ; Blackie , 1948

Flower Fairies of the Flowers and Trees ; Blackie , 1950

Flower Fairies of the Flowers and Trees ; Blackie , 1950

Flower Fairies of da Flowers and Trees ; Blackie , 1950

Lively Stories ; Macmillan , 1954

Lively Stories ; Macmillan , 1954

Lively Stories ; Macmillan , 1954

The Flower Fairy Picture Book ; Blackie , 1955

The Flower Fairy Picture Book ; Blackie , 1955

The Flower Fairy Picture Book ; Blackie , 1955

Lively Numbers ; Macmillan , 1957

Lively Numbers ; Macmillan , 1957

Lively Numbers ; Macmillan , 1957

Lively Words ; Macmillan , 1961 .

Lively Words ; Macmillan , 1961 .

Lively Words ; Macmillan , 1961 .

The Sand , the Sea and the Sun ; Gibson , 1970

The Sand , the Sea and the Sun ; Gibson , 1970

Da Sand , the Sea and tdaSun ; Gibson , 1970

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= = = = Posthumously published = = = =

= = = = Posthumously published = = = =

Flower Fairies of the Winter ; Blackie , 1985

Flower Fairies of the Winter ; Blackie , 1985

Flower Fairies of da Winter ; Blackie , 1985

Simon the Swan ; Blackie , 1988

Simon the Swan ; Blackie , 1988

Simon the Swan ; Blackie , 1988

Flower Fairies of the Seasons ; Bedrick / Blackie , 1988

Flower Fairies of the Seasons ; Bedrick / Blackie , 1988

Flower Fairies of the Seasons ; Bedrick / Blackie , 1988

A Little Book of Prayers and Hymns ; Frederick Warne , 1994

A Little Book of Prayers and Hymns ; Frederick Warne , 1994

Alil Book of Prayers and Hymns ; Frederick Warne , 1994

A Flower Fairies Treasury ; Frederick Warne , 1997

A Flower Fairies Treasury ; Frederick Warne , 1997

A Flower Fairies Treasury ; Frederick Warne , 1997

Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2005

Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2005

Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2005

Wild Cherry Makes A Wish ; ( collaboration with Pippa Le Quesne ) Frederick Warne , 2006

Wild Cherry <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>Makes</mark></a> A Wish ; ( collaboration with Pippa Le Quesne ) Frederick Warne , 2006

Wild Cherry Make A Wish ; ( collaboration wid Pippa Le Quesne ) Frederick Warne , 2006

How to find Flower Fairies ; Frederick Warne , 2007

How to find Flower Fairies ; Frederick Warne , 2007

How to find Flower Fairies ; Frederick Warne , 2007

Return to Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2008

Return to Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2008

Return to Fairyopolis ; Frederick Warne , 2008

= = = Book covers = = =

= = = Book <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>covers</mark></a> = = =

= = = Book cover = = =

A New Epiphany ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1919

A New Epiphany ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1919

A New Epiphany ; Society for the Preservation of Christian Knowledge , 1919

43 Annuals ; Blackie , 1920s , 1930s

43 Annuals ; Blackie , 1920s , 1930s

43 Annuals ; Blackie , 1920s , 1930s

= = = Religious works = = =

= = = Religious works = = =

= = = Religious works = = =

St. Cecily 's Garden ; 1920

St. Cecily <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Garden ; 1920

St. Cecily Garden ; 1920

Cradle roll design ; St. Edmund 's , Pitlake , 1922

Cradle roll design ; St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Pitlake , 1922

Cradle roll design ; St. Edmund , Pitlake , 1922

Banner design ; St. Mary 's , Sanderstead , 1923

Banner design ; St. Mary <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Sanderstead , 1923

Banner design ; St. Mary , Sanderstead , 1923

The Feeding of the Five Thousand ; reredos triptych , chapel at Penarth , Wales ; 1929

The Feeding of the Five Thousand ; reredos triptych , chapel at Penarth , Wales ; 1929

The Feeding of the Five Thousand ; reredos triptych , chapel at Penarth , Wales ; 1929

The Parable of the Great Supper ; triptych , St. George 's chapel , Waddon

The Parable of the Great Supper ; triptych , St. George <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>chapel , Waddon

The Parable of the Great Supper ; triptych , St. George chapel , Waddon

The Seven Sacraments ; baptismal font panels , St. Andrew 's , Croydon

The Seven Sacraments ; baptismal font panels , St. Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Croydon

Da Seven Sacraments ; baptismal font panels , St. Andrew , Croydon

St. John the Baptist ; central banner panel , Abesford church , 1943

St. John the Baptist ; central banner panel , Abesford church , 1943

St. John da Baptist ; central banner panel , Abesford church , 1943

Lettering , sword , and shield ; mount for a list of men and woman serving in the Forces , St. Andrews , Croydon , 1943

Lettering , sword , and shield ; mount for a list of men and woman serving in the Forces , St. Andrews , Croydon , 1943

Lettering , sword , and shield ; mount for a list of men and woman serving in the Forces , St. Andrews , Croydon , 1943

Baptismal rolls ; St. Andrews , Croydon , 1948 , 1962

Baptismal rolls ; St. Andrews , Croydon , 1948 , 1962

Baptismal rolls ; St. Andrews , Croydon , 1948 , 1962

The font in St Andrew 's Church , South Croydon

The font in St Andrew <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Church , South Croydon

The font in St Andrew Church , South Croydon

Out of Great Tribulation ; memorial chapel , Norbury Medthodist church , 1948

Out of Great Tribulation ; memorial chapel , Norbury Medthodist church , 1948

Out of Great Tribulation ; memorial chapel , Norbury Medthodist church , 1948