Walter Crane, a prominent British artist and illustrator during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement and for his illustrations of fairy tales and children’s books.Crane’s work primarily focused on illustration to convey his artistic style and thematic interests in natural beauty rather than religious or biblical themes. The phrase “wilderness shall blossom as the rose” aligns with the imagery and themes of renewal, transformation, and beauty often found in his art. It also conveys a sense of hope and promise, suggesting a transformation from desolation or barrenness to fertility and beauty, much like how a wilderness transforms when it blooms with flowers.