One Ruby in Her Hair - Original Warwick Goble Print

Artist: Warwick Goble (1862-1943)
Medium: Original colour book illustration
Paper Size: Approximately 25 cm wide x 17 cm high
Printed Area: Approximately 17.5 cm wide x 12 cm high
Presentation: Unframed

Condition: Age toning and scattered spotting, with a faint handling mark in one blank margin. Please examine the photograph for the condition of this individual print.

About the Illustration

A jewelled princess in yellow sits beside a colourful parrot, surrounded by patterned textiles, decorative vessels and an open casket. Goble balances the rich red carpet and curtain with pale surrounding space, allowing the fine costume details to stand out. An intimate and highly decorative palace scene.

About the Artist

Warwick Goble (1862-1943) was a British illustrator whose fairy-tale images combine graceful figures, intricate decorative detail and richly imagined settings. His flowing line and delicate colour give these original printed illustrations an enduring appeal, whether displayed individually or arranged as a group.

Supplied as the original printed book plate shown in the photograph.