Joan Hassall in 1980
Joan Hassall OBE (3 March 1906 – 6 March 1988) was an English 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 woman Master of the Art Workers' Guild[1] and in 1987 was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire).