What was special about Tenniel's knighthood?
First for an illustrator
Youngest to be knighted
Oldest to be knighted
Posthumous honor
Answer
Sir John Tenniel's knighthood holds the unique distinction of being the first bestowed upon an illustrator. This honorific recognition not only marked a groundbreaking moment in the appreciation of illustration as an art form but also highlighted Tenniel's exceptional contributions to the world of visual storytelling, particularly through his iconic illustrations for Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass."
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