Mother Goose.
Arthur Rackham completely reimagines the sweet nursery rhyme character as a gnarled, witch-like figure soaring over the London skyline, blending Art Nouveau whimsy with a touch of the macabre. Perched on a giant, wide-eyed goose, she wears a tattered cape and a towering black hat, looking more like a forest spirit than a grandma. This illustration comes from his 1913 book 'Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes', showcasing his signature style where delicate, scratchy ink lines meet eerie watercolors. It’s a perfect example of how the 'Golden Age of Illustration' brought a slightly spooky, dreamlike quality to childhood folklore.
- Technique
- Pen and ink with watercolor
- Material
- Paper
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