Automne
1883
Kate Greenaway was the superstar of Victorian children's illustrations, and this 1883 print captures her signature whimsical style perfectly. You can even spot her initials 'K.G.' hidden in the grass on the left! A woman balances a fruit basket on her head while hauling a massive sheaf of wheat, surrounded by three curly-haired kids gathering the season's bounty. The whole scene is framed by a delicate floral border, creating an idealized vision of autumn that was so popular it actually sparked a fashion trend for children's clothing in the 1880s.
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