Old Year
1883
Kate Greenaway, the beloved Victorian illustrator famous for her charming children's books, captures the passing of time with this poignant figure. An elderly woman, representing the 'Old Year,' hobbles away into the twilight, clutching a glowing lantern and leaning heavily on a cane. Her bonnet and shawl flutter slightly as she makes her way toward a distant village church under a crescent moon and scattered stars. Greenaway's delicate hand-colored engravings defined an entire era of childhood nostalgia, making this simple yet evocative image a perfect farewell to the year gone by.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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- Paper
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