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Elizabeth Shippen Green (1871-1954) was an American illustrator and artist best known for her work during the Golden Age of Illustration. She was born in Philadelphia and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where she was mentored by Howard Pyle. Green's illustrations appeared in many popular magazines of the time, including Harper's Weekly, Ladies' Home Journal and Scribner's Magazine. She was known for her delicate and intricate pen-and-ink drawings, often featuring romanticized depictions of women and children. In addition to her illustrations, Green also worked as a muralist and portrait painter. She was a member of the Philadelphia Ten, a group of women artists who exhibited together in the early 20th century. Green's work has been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the National Museum of American Illustration and the Delaware Art Museum. She remains an important figure in the history of American illustration.