The Maiden and the Sea Creature - 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 and small scattered marks to the margins. Please examine the photograph for the condition of this individual print.

About the Illustration

A young woman in a flowing crimson dress stands upon a great fish-like creature at the edge of a turbulent sea. Her pale veil curves high above her and leads the eye towards a distant rocky island crowned with towers. The creature's fins and open mouth fill the foreground, adding a dramatic contrast to the delicacy of the figure. Curling water, clouds and fabric make this one of the most animated compositions in the group.

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.