Illustrators of the alice books, alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871, number more than 100. This edition of alice s adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations was first published in 1907. Alices adventures in wonderland with illustrations by. One of the most beautiful and romantic versions of the carroll tale ever designed is now totally renovated and expanded through a crisp and bright adaptation of the illustrations for a modern audience of all ages. In it we can see alice, now small again, swimming in a pool of her own tears, shed when she was much larger. I own several illustrated editions of alice in wonderland, and if i had to give a bit of advice to people looking for one to gift that special person or to add to their personal collection, itd be this. Of those, arthur rackhams illustrated version has persisted as one of the most visually iconic outside of the original victorian era.
These collections include illustrations of arthur rackham, from wagners the ring of nibelung, midsummer nights dream, twilight of the gods, peter pan in kensington gardens, alice in wonderland, mother goose, undine, wind and the willows, gullivers travels, king of the golden river and others. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis. Arthur rackham illustrations from alices adventures in wonderland 1907 arthur rackham 1867 1939 was an english book illustrator. These are illustrations of alice in wonderland by arthur rackham 1867 to 1939, published in 1907. Alice was created by arthur rackham in art nouveau modern style. Illustration by arthur rackham alices adventures in wonderland, by lewis carroll london, william heinemann, 1907.
All illustrations are by arthur rackham, from the 1905 edition, via. Arthur rackhams illustrations of alices adventures in. Alice in wonderland by arthur rackham alice in wonderland. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alices adventures in. J3666r from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Arthur rackham alices adventures in wonderland 1907. Celebrate 150 years of the illustrator who brought childrens books to life.
With works such as alice in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations, pook press celebrates the great golden age of illustration in childrens literature a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Arthur rackhams illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. Make and share your own remixes of the original tenniel and rackham illustrations, and well add them to our. Alices adventures in wonderland is the best known work of charles lutwidge dodgson 1832 1898 better known by his pen name, lewis carroll. At the age of 18, he worked as a clerk at the westminster fire office and began studying parttime at the lambeth school of art. May 02, 2019 complete set of colour illustrations from rackham s alice s adventures in wonderland. The pool of tears, from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 183298 1907 giclee print by arthur rackham at. Arthur rackham author of alices adventures in wonderland. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrens stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators. Alice in wonderland by arthur rackham 15 at this the whole pack rose up into the air and came flying down upon her. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur. Arthur rackham s illustrations of alice s adventures in wonderland.
Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll text and arthur rackham. As a child, he would often stay up late, drawing by candlelight under the covers, and. Alice wonderland, arthur rackham, first edition, william. This book, alices adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations forms part of our pook press imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in childrens literature. Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia. Rackham s 51 colour pieces for the early american tale became a turning point in the. Arthur rackhams work defined the style of his era and beyond. As a child, he would often stay up late, drawing by candlelight under the covers, and alice in wonderland was among the books that most stirred his imagination. Arthur rackhams alice in wonderland illustrations escape. Arthur rackhams alice in wonderland illustrations all 12 plates of illustrations for alice in wonderland, illustrated by arthur rackham 1907. One of the most beautiful and romantic versions of the carroll tale ever.
He is recognised as one of the leading literary figures during the golden age of british book illustration. During the 1920s rackhams reputation expanded overseas. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham paperback or softback carroll, lewis published by 2182016 2016.
Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham paperback february 22, 2016. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll and illustrations by arthur rackham kindle edition by lewis carroll author visit amazons lewis carroll page. Alice s adventures in wonderland is the best known work of charles lutwidge dodgson 1832 1898 better known by his pen name, lewis carroll. One of the most beautiful and romantic versions of the carroll tale ever designed is now totally renovated and expanded through a crisp and. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, illustrated by arthur rackham. This book, alice s adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations forms part of our pook press imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in childrens literature. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland revolutionized the carroll classic, the technology of book art, and the economics of illustration brain pickings beautiful print of alice swimming with animals, from alice in wonderland, an arthur rackham illustration overlaid on sheet music artwork. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll text and arthur. Of those, arthur rackhams illustrated version has persisted as one of the most visually iconic outside of the original victorian era drawings by john tenniel. Alices adventures in wonderland smithsonian libraries. Arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war. Style, subjects, technique, and technology central. In 1907, after more than forty years, lewis carrolls muchloved alices adventures in wonderland entered the public domain. Alice s adventures in wonderland was first published in 1865, but it was.
Arthur rackhams illustrations of alices adventures. This edition of alices adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations was first published in 1907. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour. That year, at least eight new editions of alices adventures were published.
After this monumental publication, rackham was asked to illustrate another classic, alices adventures in wonderland 1907, which proved to be much more controversial because of the already beloved version illustrated by john tenniel. Arthur rackham s illustrations for fairy tales, myths and legends innovated life art gallery. Alice in wonderland, off with her head poster print by arthur rackham x the illustrated alice is a treasury of over 200 illustrations from the masters of illustrated childrens books such as arthur rackham and john tenniel. Alice s adventures in wonderland limited rackham edition by arthur rackham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But, the son of a civil servant and a survivor in a family that had lost five of its children. See more ideas about arthur rackham, alice in wonderland illustrations and adventures in wonderland. It is a reproduction of a classic illustration by artist arthur rackham, circa 1907. Dobson, austin proem and a great selection of related. As hamilton notes, rackham tended to restrict his colors to soft blues, greens, and reds, in local highlights or in several layers of transparent water wash, over a yellowybuff tone which gives to the whole a quality of vellum, or age. This is an attempt to list all major illustrators of the alice books from 1899 to the present day.
Abe books, more than twenty years before steadmans spectacular illustrations for orwells animal farm. Arthur rackham was born in london as one of 12 children. In the 150 years since lewis carroll first told the story of wonderland to the reallife alice, alices adventures in wonderland has attracted a number of stunning visual interpretations ranging from salvador dali to yayoi kusama, but none more influential than those arthur rackham september 19, 1867september 6, 1939 created in 1907. May 07, 2015 sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland, full text and color illustrations by arthur rackham. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland illustrations inspiration artistique chesire cat alice madness returns fairytale art adventures in wonderland wonderland alice through the looking glass. I own several illustrated editions of alice in wonderland, and if i had to give a bit of. Reed, this shows the real alice seated on a throne, surrounded by the mad hatter, the ugly duchess and others.
Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll with illustrations by arthur rackham. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Alice in wonderland by arthur rackham with images alice. Illustrators of the alice books, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, number more than 70. Take a journey through the wonder of alice in wonderland with the lavishly restored illustrations of arthur rackham. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham rackham, arthur, illustrator. Arthur rackham rws 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book illustrator. Alice s adventures in wonderland with illustrations by arthur rackham kindle edition by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur, hyun, choi, sunyoung, lee. Mar 01, 2002 an edition of alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll contains all of arthur rackham s original artwork from the 1907 edition published after sir john tenniels illustrations.
Alice in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations pook press. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis. Alice in wonderland illustrations by arthur rackham youtube. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland revolutionized the carroll classic, the technology of book art, and the economics of illustration. Alice in wonderland, arthur rackham on the app store. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice s adventures in wonderland with illustrations by arthur rackham. Jun 25, 2019 in 1907, after more than forty years, lewis carrolls muchloved alices adventures in wonderland entered the public domain. Complete set of colour illustrations from rackhams alices adventures in wonderland.
Find more prominent pieces of illustration at best visual art database. Among the most singular and weirdly wonderful interpretations of the beloved story is the 1973 gem lewis carrolls alice in wonderland illustrated by ralph steadman public library. Alices adventures in wonderland, arthur rackham abebooks. Many other artists have created illustrations for nonenglish language editions. Alices adventures in wonderland is the bestknown work of lewis carroll, and contains a set of dazzling, fullcolour, arthur rackham illustrations. Illustration from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll arthur rackham. Alice in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations. Sir john tenniels illustrations to alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis. One of the most beautiful and romantic versions of the carroll tale ever designed is now totally renovated and expanded through a. The best illustrations from 150 years of alice in wonderland. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An edition of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll contains all of arthur rackhams original artwork from the 1907 edition published after sir john tenniels illustrations. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham paperback or softback carroll, lewis published by 2182016 2016.
Alices adventures in wonderland limited rackham edition by arthur rackham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland revolutionized the carroll classic, the technology of book art, and the economics of illustration brain pickings beautiful print of alice swimming with animals, from alice in wonderland, an arthur. Lewis carroll arthur rackham alices adventures in wonderland. See more ideas about arthur rackham, alice in wonderland and wonderland. Alice in wonderland illustrations by arthur rackham. Reproductions of plates from a 1907 edition of lewis carrolls masterpiece.
How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland. The captions link you to the proper locations in wonderland text. Though the privations of the first world war had dampened british enthusiasm for deluxe illustrated books, a new generation of collectors was establishing itself in the united states. The pool of tears, from alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 183298 1907 giclee print by arthur rackham at.
Jun 08, 2017 alice in wonderland illustrations by arthur rackham. Illustration by arthur rackham alices adventures in. Lewis carroll author, arthur rackham illustrator, peter glassman. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham rackham, arthur, illustrator.
In this text, rackham portrays a wonderland which could disturb as often as it enchanted. Alice in wonderland caterpillar poster 11x17 with images. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by john tenniel. Celebrate 150 years of the illustrator who brought. In 1892, he quit his job and started working for the westminster budget as a reporter and illustrator.