Born December 15, 1918

Died August 8, 1974

 

Chihiro Iwasaki was born in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, she began studying sketching and oil painting at the age of 14 after she moved to Tokyo.

Her first picture book was published in 1956, Hitori de Dekiru yo ( I Can Do It All By Myself)

Chihiro beautifully illustrated some of Hans Christian Andersen's books, such as The Little Mermaid and The Red Shoes.

 

Iwasaki's memorial website can be found at Chihiro Art Museum.

A brief biography of her life and work can also be found at Chihiro Art Museum.