ARTHUR RACKHAM ORIGINAL PUBLISHED SIGNED PEN AND INK DRAWING FOR FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM
1900. ARTHUR RACKHAM. 1st Edition. No Binding.
ARTHUR RACKHAM, (ENGLISH 1867-1939)
ORIGINAL PUBLISHED ART BY ARTHUR RACKHAM FROM FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM, PAGE 150. Unframed (so we can ship this piece Internationally at the book rate)
“Kate ran after him, and chased him a good way over the fields"
Charming Signed Detailed Pen and Ink Drawing by Arthur Rackham from FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM. The art is signed and dated by Arthur Rackham to the lower right just beneath the trees, "A Rackham, 1900". Ex: Sotheby's
This stunning signed superb drawing by Arthur Rackham depicts a whimsical drawing of a girl chasing after a dog holding a sausage in his mouth!. The girl is wearing a hooded outfit in a long skirt with high laced boots. The art has a notation to the lower right of 3/5 scale and is laid-down to the board. The art by sight is 105″ x 128mm″, and is in excellent condition with some very faint toning to the left side and would superb framed. There are notes to the verso including Arthur Rackham's address and a note of "Grimm's Fairy Tales / Heinemann". Please see images for details.
A fantastic original published piece by Rackham, heavily detailed in his wonderful style. Signed by Rackham below his art. The art is in excellent condition with but very pale toning.
Provenance: The art was acquired via Sotheby’s, London, and a copy of the invoice will accompany the artwork for provenance.
Rackham’s pieces were known for their luxurious use of color and keen attention to detail. His styles ranged easily from vivid, bright splashes of color to more muted, subtle tones. He became a member of the Royal Watercolour Society and mastered the watercolor method of painting, seen in many of his works. Many of the books Rackham illustrated include both his black and white, and color plates. Much of Rackham’s work depicts gnomes, fairies, goblins or other creatures from mythology, folklore or fable. Whether illustrating whimsical books for children or darker matter for adults, Rackham’s imaginative, brilliant illustration style was highly sought after and enhanced any text it accompanied. Rackham died in 1939, and now, more than 70 years after his death, his work is highly collectible with small watercolors selling in the $40,000 range!!
Original published final inks by Arthur Rackham are extremely scarce. A very stunning piece and showcases very well. Perfect for the Rackham collector.
As this piece is not framed, it can be shipped Internationally at the book rate.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our store for other original Illustration Artwork and rare books. Near Fine. Item #3281
Price: $3,995.00