The Lady in the Embroidered Mantle - Original Warwick Goble Print

Artist: Warwick Goble (1862-1943)
Date: Illustrations first published in 1911
Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited, London
Medium: Original colour book illustration
Paper Size: Approximately 18 cm wide x 25 cm high
Printed Area: Approximately 12 cm wide x 17 cm high
Presentation: Unframed

Condition: Light age toning, with a few small marks visible in the margins. Please examine the photograph for the condition of this individual print.

About the Illustration

A dark-haired woman stands in a long, richly patterned gown beneath a pale embroidered veil. Her green mantle extends across the foreground, its floral border carefully picked out against the softly tinted background. The restrained setting allows the costume, graceful pose and flowing folds to become the focus of the picture. This is one of the quieter compositions in the group, with a decorative appeal rooted in Goble's delicate colour and attention to fabric.

About the Artist

Warwick Goble (1862-1943) was a British illustrator whose work ranged from illustrated magazines to richly illustrated books. His skill in watercolour and interest in Japanese and Indian art helped shape a distinctive style, combining delicate colour with flowing line and decorative detail. His imaginative treatment of figures, gardens and landscapes places his work within the Golden Age of British book illustration.