Ludwig Bemelmans

Ludwig Bemelmans was a prolific and imaginative illustrator, author, essayist, and painter, as well as a renowned restauranteur. His impressionistic illustrations for his Madeline books and his other writings for children were, and still remain, a major influence on children’s book illustration. He was awarded a Caldecott Honor Award by the ALA, an award that recognizes the artists of distinguished American children picture books.