Girl holding Umbrella
1884
Kate Greenaway was the queen of Victorian children's book illustrations, and this charming figure is a perfect example of her signature style. She dressed her subjects in nostalgic, old-fashioned Regency clothing—like this girl's flowing white gown and oversized green hat—creating an idealized, dreamy version of childhood. The delicate hand-colored engraving captures a sunny day out, with the girl clutching a blue parasol and a basket overflowing with roses, evoking a sweet, pastoral innocence that made Greenaway's work wildly popular in the 1880s.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving