A Squirrel and a Crow (1913)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Arthur Rackham's 1913 drawing titled "A Squirrel and a Crow" captures the essence of magical realism, a style the artist was renowned for. This fascinating illustration features a detailed scene where a crow and a squirrel, perched upon gnarled, twisting branches, appear to engage in a curious dialogue. The crow, with its large, expressive eyes and detailed feathers, dominates the scene, exuding a mysterious, almost sagacious air. Beside it, the squirrel, with exaggerated features and a whimsical expression, adds a sense of whimsy and animation to the interaction.The backdrop depicts a pastoral landscape, skillfully rendered in soft, muted tones, suggesting a serene, distant vista. Below the main figures, a rustic scene unfolds where humans and oxen work the fields, oblivious to the fantastical meeting happening above them. The contrast between the everyday toil of the people and the fantastical elements of the crow and squirrel invites viewers to ponder the coexistence of the mundane with the magical.
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Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator.