marzo
1883
Kate Greenaway captures the tentative arrival of spring in this charming 1883 illustration titled 'March'. A young woman sits perched on a weathered stone block, dressed in a flowing blue gown with puffed sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat crowned with greenery. Her gaze is distant, perhaps watching for the first true signs of spring among the delicate wildflowers at her feet, while her initials 'KG' hide subtly in the grass below. Greenaway was a superstar of Victorian children's book illustration, and her distinctive style—featuring these nostalgic, Regency-inspired dresses—actually sparked a massive fashion trend for children in the 1880s!
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