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Robert Andrew Parker
American illustrator (1927–2023)
Robert Andrew Parker (May 14, 1927 – December 27, 2023) was an American painter and watercolorist who was widely known for illustrating magazines, album covers, and books for over 70 years.
Afflicted by macular degeneration in his later years, he nevertheless managed to continue working well into his 90s. Parker received the 1970 Caldecott Honor for his work in Pop Corn and Ma Goodness by Edna Mitchell Preston.
Early life
Parker was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 14, 1927.[1] Parker's father was a dentist who worked for the U.S. Public Health service.
Robert andrew parker biography
His mother was an amateur artist who encouraged Parker to follow artistic pursuits. Afflicted with tuberculosis as a child, Parker's family moved to New Mexico, taking advantage of the drier climate hoping to improve Parker's health.
Unable to attend school because of his health, Parker spent several years sketching and painting under the tutelage of his mo