Komische Käuze Pl.14
1909
Elisabeth Schellbach’s charming 1909 illustration captures a whimsical winter scene where a jolly snowman, complete with a red knit cap and a pipe, stands guard on a snowy street labeled 'Marktplatz.' Two mischievous black cats trot past him, leaving a trail of paw prints in the fresh snow, while a third cat peers curiously from a warm window above. This piece is part of her 'Komische Käuze' series, showcasing the playful, stylized lines typical of the Art Nouveau movement in Germany, often called Jugendstil. It feels like a page straight out of a beloved children's book from the early 20th century.