Arthur Rackham, R.W.S. (London 1867-1939)
Arthur Rackham, R.W.S. (London 1867-1939)

The Mock Turtle

细节
Arthur Rackham, R.W.S. (London 1867-1939)
The Mock Turtle
signed with initials (lower left) and with inscription 'Heinemann/ Wed' (verso)
pen and black ink and blue and grey wash
8 ¼ x 5 3/8 in. (21 x 13.5 cm.)
拍场告示
Please note that this drawing was exhibited: London, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Arthur Rackham, 18 December 2002 - 2 March 2003, no. 73.

拍品专文

In 1907 the original copyright of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland expired, and a number of new editions were published. Perhaps the most successful was Heinemann’s, illustrated by Rackham with thirteen colour plates and fifteen line drawings. Rackham’s distinctive linear style perfectly captures the fantastical nature of Alice’s adventures. The present drawing is a study for plate eleven, The Mock Turtle drew a long breath and said, 'That's very curious', which depicts the Turtle seated on a ledge with Alice and the Gryphon, as Alice recounts the story of her adventures.

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