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Illustration, King Thrushbeard -- The Beggar took the Princess by the hand, and led her away with him on foot. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Water of Life -- Good Dwarf, can you not tell me where my brothers are? Date: 1909

Illustration, The Youth who could not Shiver or Shake -- The Youth took the axe and split the anvil at one blow, catching the Old Mans beard in it. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Robber Bridegroom -- They hurried away as quickly as they could from this vile den. Date: 1909

Illustration, Clever Elsa -- When she saw the pickaxe just above her head, Clever Elsa burst into tears. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Old Man and his Grandson -- The Old Man sat by himself and ate his food from a wooden bowl. Date: 1909

Illustration, The White Snake -- The Fishes, in their joy, put their heads out of the water, and promised to reward him. Date: 1909

Illustration, Hansel and Gretel -- Hansel, put out your finger for me to feel how fat you are. Date: 1909

Illustration, Red Riding Hood -- When she got to the wood she met a Wolf. Date: 1909

Illustration, Snowdrop -- Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Who is fairest of us all? Date: 1909

Illustration, The Wolf and Seven Kids -- The Seven Kids and their Mother capered around the spring for very joy. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Turnip -- So the rich brother had to put his brothers Turnip into a cart and have it taken home. Date: 1909

Illustration, Fundevogel -- She did not go once, but many times backwards and forwards to the well. Date: 1909

Illustration, Rapunzel -- When he got over the wall he was terrified to see the Witch before him. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Valiant Tailor -- Pulling the piece of soft cheese out of his pocket, he squeezed it till the moisture ran out. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Frog Prince -- She seized the Frog with two fingers, and carried him upstairs. Date: 1909

Illustration, Jorinda and Joringel -- The old woman came back, and said in a droning voice: Greeting to thee, Zachiel! Date: 1909

Illustration, The Fisherman and His Wife -- Flounder, Flounder in the sea, Prythee, hearken unto me. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Twelve Dancing Princesses -- On the opposite side of the lake stood a splendid brightly-lighted castle. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Wren and the Bear -- At the third sting the Fox screamed, and down went his tail between his legs. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Golden Bird -- So that you may get along the faster, come and mount on my tail. The Prince rides on the Foxs back. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Marriage of Mrs Reynard -- Does the gentleman wear red breeches, and has he got a pointed muzzle? Date: 1909

Illustration, The Seven Ravens -- Then the Seven Ravens came in and began to look at their plates and cups. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Twelve Huntsmen -- There was a Servant who favoured the Huntsmen, and who overheard the Lions advice to the King. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Raven -- The Golden Castle of Stromberg. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Golden Goose -- Now there were seven people running behind Simpleton and his Goose. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Blue Light -- The Witch came by at a furious pace, riding on a tom cat, and screaming at the top of her voice. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Fox and the Horse -- Then the Horse sprang up and drew the Lion away behind him. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Lady and the Lion -- So the Lady and the Lion went away together, and took their little child with them too. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Three Languages -- On his way he passed a swamp, and listened to the croaking of the Frogs. Date: 1909

Bearskin fairy tale
The character of Bearskin in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the same name. Whoever saw him, ran away. Date: 1917

Mermaid / Octopus Rackham
The Polyps shrink back from the little mermaid in terror. Date: First published : 1836

De LA Motte Fouque
FRIEDRICH HEINRICK KARL, baron de LA MOTTE FOUQUE German writer of romantic tales, notably Undine of which we have gorgeous illustrations by Rackham. Date: 1777 - 1843

Farmer Supper ca 1932 Watercolor pen black ink
Artokoloro

ANDERSEN & THUMBELINA Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) and one of his creations, Thumbelina. Drawing by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)

ICHABOD CRANE AND DAMSELS Watercolor, 1928, by A. Rackham for " The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving

ICHABOD CRANE AND KATRINA. Watercolor by Arthur Rackham for Washington Irving s
ICHABOD CRANE AND KATRINA. Watercolor by Arthur Rackham for Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1928

PERRAULT: CINDERELLA, C1920. Cinderellas fairy godmother turns a pumpkin into a carriage. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Perrault, c1920

CARROLL: ALICE, 1907. Illustration by Arthur Rackham for Lewis Carrolls Alice s
CARROLL: ALICE, 1907. Illustration by Arthur Rackham for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland. Illustration, 1907

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1915. Bob Cratchit went down a slide on Cornhill, at the end of a lane of boys, twenty times, in honour of its being Christmas Eve

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for the traditional English tale

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Jack trading his mothers cow for a handful of magic beans. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for the traditional English fairy tale

MOTHER GOOSE, 1913. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham for an English edition, 1913, of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

Ba, Ba, BLACK SHEEP. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham for an English edition, 1913, of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

MOTHER GOOSE, 1913. There was a crooked man... Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham for an English edition, 1913, of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

LITTLE CLAUS AND BIG CLAUS. Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: THE TINDER-BOX. I ll draw my sword and cut your head off! Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

THE GALOSHES OF FORTUNE. Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

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"Rackham: A Master of Enchanting Illustrations" Step into the magical world of Rackham, where fairy tales come to life and imagination knows no bounds. From Freia's captivating beauty in "Winter Frolic" to the ethereal illustrations for Richard Wagner's epic opera "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " Arthur Rackham's artistry transports us to realms beyond our wildest dreams. In his enchanting depiction of "A Dish of Apples" by Eden Phillpotts, Rackham invites us to savor the simple pleasures of life, while his haunting portrayal of Marley's Ghost in Charles Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol" sends shivers down our spines. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, Rackham breathes life into ancient tales with his illustration for "The Edda. " His intricate details bring Odin/Wotan riding through the heavens vividly before our eyes. No fairytale collection would be complete without Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. In these beloved stories, Rackham captures both their innocence and grace as they embark on transformative journeys. Whether it is Cinderella attending the royal ball or Sleeping Beauty pricking her finger on a spindle, each scene is imbued with a sense of wonder that only they are create. But perhaps one of his most poignant works is Brunnhilde leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in "Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods. " With every stroke of his brush, Rackham conveys raw emotion that resonates deep within our souls. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary world crafted by Arthur Rackham – an artist who has left an indelible mark on literature and illustration alike. Lose yourself in his mesmerizing creations where fantasy intertwines with reality, leaving you spellbound at every turn.