Framed Molly Brett Prints & Posters

Discover our hand framed Molly Brett art prints and posters. All prints are lovingly framed to order by our experts right here in the UK... ...

Discover our hand framed Molly Brett art prints and posters. All prints are lovingly framed to order by our experts right here in the UK workshop.

Born in 1902 and died in 1990, Molly Brett was a well known English author and illustrator, famous for her anthropomorphic artwork in children's literature. Known formally as Mary Elizabeth Brett, she was raised in Surrey and was the daughter of esteemed animal artist, Mary Gould Brett.

Molly Brett's ability to give her animals a realistic appearance, despite often dressing them in stylish, dapper clothing fit for Savile Row, was a unique talent. Her art education originated with a distance learning course in illustration, followed by formal education at Press Art School and the Guildford Art School.

During her time at school, she developed a deep friendship with Margaret Tarrant and began her career with one of her first assignments: illustrating stories by Enid Blyton. She continued to write and illustrate a total of 21 books for the Medici Society, an association that lasted 60 years.

Over 500 of her artworks have been published by Medici in the form of greeting cards, postcards, and prints. She upheld the tradition of other 20th-century illustrators like Beatrix Potter, Margaret Tempest, and Racey Helps who also excelled in creating smartly attired animal characters.