Novembre
1883
Kate Greenaway captures a crisp autumn day here, where a woman in a long blue dress pauses with her broom while a little girl in a polka-dot frock throws leaves into the air. This charming scene comes from her famous almanac, a bestseller in the 1880s that defined the look of Victorian childhood. Her illustrations were so beloved that they actually started a fashion trend, with parents dressing their kids in the loose, comfortable styles seen in her books. The delicate floral border frames this cozy, nostalgic moment perfectly.