Elsa Beskow | |
|---|---|
 Elsa Beskow in 1901 | |
| Born | Elsa Maartman 11 February 1874 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 30 June 1953 (aged 79) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Swedish |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | Anna Whitlock's school |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Elisabeth Beskow husband's cousin |
| Website | |
| www.elsabeskow.se | |
Elsa Beskow (née Maartman; 11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a famous Swedish author and illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman and Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender.[1]
- ^ Hammar, Stina Solägget: fantasi och verklighet Elsa Beskows konst (Bonnier, Stockholm 2002) ISBN 91-0-057914-9