John Tenniel quotes

A wasp in a wig is altogether beyond the appliances of art. (John Tenniel)
It is a curious fact that with Through the Looking-Glass the faculty of making book illustrations departed from me. ... I have done nothing in that direction since. View quote
John Tenniel
Well, I get my subject on Wednesday night; I think it out carefully on Thursday, and make my rough sketch; on Friday morning I begin, and stick to it all day, with my nose well down on the block. View quote
John Tenniel
By means of tracing-paper I transfer my design to the wood and draw on that. View quote
John Tenniel
I carry out my work thus: I never use models or nature for the figure, drapery or anything else. View quote
John Tenniel
How true it is that some have greatness thrust upon them! - and you may be quite sure that it was none of my seeking. View quote
John Tenniel
Please let me know to what extent you have used, or intend using, the pruning knife. View quote
John Tenniel
The nine Wise Words are full of wisdom, besides being decidedly funny. View quote
John Tenniel