Gilbert James (1886-1926) was a British artist and book illustrator. Little is known of his life despite his large portfolio, except that he died in a mental hospital.
Illustrations by Gilbert James
“Rumpelstiltskin.” A Selection from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Gilbert James, London: Siegle, Hill and Co., [c. 1900], pp. 15-24.
Tale Summary When a poor Miller must speak with the King, he tells him that... Read more
“The Rabbit's Bride.” A Selection from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Gilbert James, London: Siegle, Hill and Co., [c. 1900], pp. 25-28.
Tale Summary Once upon a time, a woman was pestered by a rabbit who was... Read more
“The Frog Prince.” A Selection from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Gilbert James, London: Siegle, Hill and Co., [c. 1900], pp. 3-14.
Tale Summary In olden times, the king had a beautiful young daughter, who often amused... Read more
Brothers Grimm. “The Sleeping Beauty.” A Selection from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, illustrated by Gilbert James, London: Siegle, Hill and Co., [c. 1900], pp. 31-42.
Tale Summary This tale starts with the princess being born and all of the fairies... Read more