Conrad Buff II
1886
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1974
Swiss painter (1886-1975)
Mary Buff and Conrad Buff II were married creators of illustrated children's books. Between 1937 and 1968, they collaborated on both text and illustrations to produce 14 books; they were runner-up for the Caldecott Medal in 1943 and received three Newbery Honors They had a profound impact on children's literature in the mid-20th century.