She soon made illustrations for Little Folks and the London News.  In 1879 “Under the Window” appeared, and one hundred and fifty thousand copies were sold; it was also translated into French and German.  The “Birthday Book,” “Mother Goose,” and “Little Ann” followed and were accorded the heartiest welcome.  It is said that for the above four toy books she received $40,000.  Wherever they went—­and they were in all civilized countries—­they were applauded by artists and critics and loved by all classes of women and children.  One can but hope that Kate Greenaway realized the world-wide pleasure she gave to children.

The exhibition of her works at the Gallery of the Fine Arts Society, since her death, was even more beautiful than was anticipated.  The grace, delicacy, and tenderness with which her little people were created impressed one in an entire collection as no single book or picture could do.

It has been said that “Kate Greenaway dressed the children of two continents,” and, indeed, her revival of the costumes of a hundred years ago was delightful for the children and for everybody who saw them.

Among her papers after her death many verses were found.  Had she lived she would doubtless have acquired the courage to give them to the world.  She was shy of strangers and the public; had few intimates, but of those few was very fond; the charm of her character was great—­indeed, her friends could discover no faults in her; her personality and presence were as lovely to them as were her exquisite flowers.

GREENE, MARY SHEPARD. Third-class medal, 1900, second-class medal, 1902, at Salon des Artistes Francais.  Her picture of 1902 is thus spoken of in Success, September of that year: 

“‘Une Petite Histoire’ is the title of Miss Mary Shepard Greene’s graceful canvas.  The lithe and youthful figure of a girl is extended upon a straight-backed settle in somewhat of a Recamier pose.  She is intently occupied in the perusal of a book.  The turn of the head, the careless attitude, and the flesh tints of throat and face are all admirably rendered.  The diaphanous quality of the girlish costume is skilfully worked out, as are also the accessories of the room.  Miss Greene’s work must commend itself to those who recognize the true in art.  Technical dexterity and a fine discrimination of color are attributes of this conscientious artist’s work.  She has a rare idea of grace and great strength of treatment.

“Miss Greene’s canvas has a charm all its own, and is essentially womanly, while at the same time it is not lacking in character.  Hailing from New England, her first training was in Brooklyn, under Professor Whittaker, from whom she received much encouragement.  Afterward she came under the influence of Herbert Adams, and, after pursuing her studies with that renowned artist, she went to Paris, where she was received as a pupil by Raphael Collin.  She has exhibited at Omaha, Pittsburg, and at the Salon.  Her first picture, called ‘Un Regard Fugitif,’ won for her a medal of the third class.”