Hans Christian Andersen Award
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (1986) Winner
Robert Ingpen
ロバート・イングペン
Robāto Ingupen
Aliases:
Robert Roger Ingpen
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1936-10-13 （Geelong, Victoria, Australia）
- Nationality
- Australian
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Career
- Occupations
- Graphic designer, Illustrator, Writer
- Active Years
- 1958-2024
- Affiliations
- CSIRO, Australian Conservation Foundation
- Memberships
- Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Founding member of Australian Conservation Foundation
- Influenced
- Patricia Wrightson
- Nominations
- Ziba Came on a Boat - Nominated for Australian Children's Book Council Awards, Western Australian Premier's Book Awards etc.
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong College | — | — | — | to 1957 | Australia |
| RMIT University | — | Graphic Art | Diploma of Graphic Art | 1958 | Australia |
Geelong College
Period:
to 1957
Year of Graduation:
1957
Country:
Australia
RMIT University
Graphic Art
Degree:
Diploma of Graphic Art
Period:
1958
Year of Graduation:
1958
Country:
Australia
Studied with Harold Freedman
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hans Christian Andersen Medal | — | イラスト部門 | International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) | 受賞 |
| 1989 | Dromkeen Medal | — | — | Courtney Oldmeadow Children's Literature Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Order of Australia | — | AM | Australian Government | Member (AM) |
Hans Christian Andersen Medal
1986
Category:
イラスト部門
Organization:
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Result:
受賞
Dromkeen Medal
1989
Organization:
Courtney Oldmeadow Children's Literature Foundation
Result:
受賞
Order of Australia
2007
Category:
AM
Organization:
Australian Government
Result:
Member (AM)
Awards & Nominations
Western Australian Premier's Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 0 (2007) Winner
Works
Major Works
Storm Boy
1974 Children's literatureIllustration for Colin Thiele's novel. Winner of Visual Arts Board award.
NatureAustralian wildlife
Peter Pan and Wendy
2004 Children's classicCentenary edition illustration for J.M. Barrie's work.
AdventureFantasy
The Wind in the Willows
2007 Children's classicCentenary edition illustration for Kenneth Grahame's work, characters based on contemporary figures.
FriendshipNature
Australian Gnomes
1979 Children's fictionFirst book in Poppykettle series. Ditmar Award winner.
FantasyAustralia
Bibliography
- Storm Boy (1974)
- The Voyage of the Poppykettle (1980)
- Peter Pan and Wendy (2004)
- The Wind in the Willows (2007)
- Around the World in Eighty Days (2000)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed naturalistic illustrationsFantasy depictions for children's booksVisual representations of history and environment
- Recurring Motifs
- Australian natureHistorical eventsMythical and fantasy creatures
Legacy
The only Australian illustrator to win the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international honor for children's illustrators. Illustrated and authored over 100 books, contributing significantly to Australian cultural heritage.
Museums
- Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Massachusetts, USA Opened in 2002
Archives
- National Library of Australia
In Popular Culture
- Designed the flag and coat of arms of the Northern Territory
- Designed many postage stamps for Australia
Trivia
- Started career as scientific illustrator at CSIRO
- Worked with UN team in Mexico and Peru
- Designed tapestry for 150th anniversary of Melbourne Cricket Ground