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E. H. (Edmund Hort) New
1871–1931
A gifted Arts and Crafts illustrator, this English artist became known for finely detailed pen-and-ink drawings of old buildings, towns, and landscapes. His work brings a calm, careful eye to the world of classic books.
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Evesham
by E. H. (Edmund Hort) New
About the author
Born in Evesham, Worcestershire, in December 1871, Edmund Hort New was an English artist and illustrator associated with the Birmingham Group and the wider Arts and Crafts movement. He studied at the Birmingham Municipal School of Art, where he developed the precise line work that would become his signature.
He was especially admired for black-and-white illustrations of architecture and historic places, and he contributed to books, periodicals, and projects linked with figures in the Arts and Crafts world, including William Morris's circle. His drawings are noted for their accuracy, decorative balance, and affection for older English streets, houses, and landscapes.
Today, New is remembered as one of the notable book illustrators of his era, especially by readers who enjoy richly designed editions and the visual style of late Victorian and early twentieth-century publishing.