Romaine Gustave Solbert (September 7, 1925 – June 9, 2022)[2] was an American artist, photographer, and author, known primarily as an illustrator of books, including The Pushcart War and more than a dozen other titles written by her partner Jean Merrill.

During his early military career, Oscar Solbert met and married Elizabeth Abernaty.

"[3] Solbert attended Vassar College, graduating with honors in 1946, and continued her studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, where she earned an M.F.A.

While in New York, the couple lived in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village and were active in the community.

[9] Solbert taught in the MFA Visual Arts Program at Vermont College in Montpelier.