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To Make My Small Elves Coats, 1908, (1923). Artist: Arthur Rackham
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To Make My Small Elves Coats, 1908, (1923). Artist: Arthur Rackham
To Make My Small Elves Coats, 1908, (1923). From A Midsummer Nights Dream. Act II, Scene 2 (Shakespeare). From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, 1923]
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In this photograph, we are transported to the enchanting world of Arthur Rackham's imagination. Titled "To Make My Small Elves Coats" this print captures a scene from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act II, Scene 2. The artist skillfully brings to life the magical realm where fairies and elves dwell. Amidst a lush outdoor setting, a group of men can be seen diligently working under the shade of an ancient tree. Their occupation? Crafting coats for tiny elves who flit about with mischievous glee. With roots intertwining like gnarled fingers in the earth below them, these craftsmen seem deeply connected to nature as they bring their artistic vision to fruition. The monochrome palette adds a timeless quality to the image, transporting us back to early 20th century Britain when Rackham's illustrations were highly sought after. Each stroke of his pen breathes life into these mythical creatures while paying homage to William Shakespeare's enduring literary legacy. This stunning illustration is part of British Book Illustration - Yesterday and Today edited by Geoffrey Holme and published by The Studio Ltd. , London in 1923. It serves as a testament not only to Rackham's exceptional talent but also showcases how art can transport us into realms beyond our own reality.
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