Phoebe Erickson

Phoebe Erickson
Black and white image of a woman (right) working in a studio while her cat (left) sits on her desk
Erickson working in her Hartford, Connecticut studio in 1952.
Born(1907-11-23)November 23, 1907
DiedAugust 23, 2006(2006-08-23) (aged 98)
Resting placeBailey's Harbor, Wisconsin, US
45°04′09″N 87°08′46″E / 45.0693°N 87.1461°E / 45.0693; 87.1461
Alma materSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia University
Occupation(s)Author and illustrator

Phoebe Erickson (1907–2006) was a children's book illustrator and author who is best remembered for her accurate depictions of wildlife and the natural world.