Beloved Illustrator and Visionary
Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968), affectionately known as “Jinnee,” was one of the most influential illustrators of the 20th century. Her beloved classic Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1938) remains a favorite among generations of readers and was named one of the National Education Association’s Top 100 Books for Children. Winner of the 1943 Caldecott Medal for The Little House and a 1948 Honor for The Song of Robin Hood, Burton also founded the acclaimed Folly Cove Designers in Gloucester, Massachusetts — a community of artists whose work achieved international recognition for its artistry and craftsmanship.
Explore the Virginia Lee Burton Collection
Paul Gulla Fine Art is honored to present the first major collection of Virginia Lee Burton’s work in more than 50 years. Most of her original illustrations were donated to public collections during her lifetime — these pieces come directly from her estate.
A Sense of Place DVD
$25.00
By Christine Lundberg, Published by Red Dory Productions © 2007
This award winning PBS film explores children’s book author and illustrator Virginia Lee Burton’s life and art through a treasure-trove of archival materials, never-before seen photographs, personal documents, sketchbooks, original manuscripts and interviews with family and friends.
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