His first show was held at the London Gallery in 1948
With its striking colours and playful message
His designs bring a retro charm to any home
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Nonsense Alphabet E-F - British Library Cushion - Black Piping Mustard His first show was heldBest known for his nonsense poetry, notably The Owl and The Pussycat, Edward Lear (12 May 1812 29 January 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet. As an author, he is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, limericks, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes and alphabets including 'The Nonsense Book of Birds' and 'The Nonsense Alphabet'. We now offer size, fabric & filling options on