Under The Whiteoak Tree

Have a Peaceful Evening, Everyone...

*La Rose de Noel* (The Christmas Rose) (1962)

~Adrienne Segur~ French~ Children's Book Illustrator~

b. in Athens, Greece to the family of French Writer 'Nicolas Segur.' She moved to Paris and worked as Artistic Director for 'Le Figaro.' In 1932, she married Egyptian Poet and Philosopher 'Mounir Hafez.' Many noted personalities of the time were in their social circle, including artists, writers and scientists. She was surrounded by animals and held a long time interest in 'Fairy Tales.' She showed an extraordinary talent from a young age in painting animals and children. Flammarion Publishing house began publishing her work in the 1950's - 1970's. Her books have been published in numerous languages around the world.~

1901 - 1981