Donald Chaffin

Donald Chaffin is a British artist, known for his illustrations for children's books, notably the first edition of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox.[1] He was also a consultant on Wes Anderson's stop-motion adaptation of the story, and received "special thanks" in the credits.[2][3]

Donald Chaffin
NationalityBritish
OccupationArtist

His 1969 painting of Lord Byron is in the collection of Newstead Abbey.[4][5]

During development of the 2009 film adaptation of Fantastic Mr. Fox, director Wes Anderson reportedly enlisted Chaffin to help with the illustrations.[6]

References
  1. Paintings by or after Donald Chaffin, Art UK. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. "Donald Chaffin". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  3. "Fantastic Mr Fox illustrated by Donald Chaffin". Tygertale. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. "George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788–1824)". Art UK. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  5. Accession number:NA 996
  6. "Illustrations for Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox" (23 October 2015). BBC One - Antiques Roadshow, Series 38, Bolsover Castle 1. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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