Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations

Rackham's Fairy Tale IllustrationsOne of the most renowned and best loved illustrators of his day, English artist Arthur Rackham (18671939) brought countless stories and fairy tales to life though his vivid imagination and eye for telling details. Combining a sensitive use of line and subdued watercolors, he skillfully depicted forests of startling trees with claw like roots, wholesome fairy maidens, monsters, and demons, and backgrounds filled with obscure figures. His inspired

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