{"product_id":"put-his-strange-case-before-old-solomon-caw-arthur-rackham","title":"Put his strange case before old Solomon Caw - Arthur Rackham","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic illustration by Arthur Rackham from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, featuring a child, a crow, and two mice in a woodland setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Arthur Rackham depicts a scene from J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens', first published in 1906. The composition features a young child perched in the branches of a tree, engaged in a silent dialogue with Solomon Caw, a wise and elderly crow. Below, two mice dressed in human-like clothing sit at the base of the tree, adding a whimsical narrative element to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRackham employs his characteristic technique of fine pen-and-ink outlines combined with muted watercolour washes. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, including sepia, ochre, and soft greys, which evoke the atmosphere of a woodland setting. The gnarled, twisted branches of the tree demonstrate Rackham's ability to imbue natural forms with a sense of personality and age. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the textures of the crow's feathers, the folds of the child's garment, and the small accessories worn by the mice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a leading figure in the British Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham produced work that defined the visual identity of early twentieth-century children's literature. His approach balances the fantastical nature of the subject matter with a grounded, observational quality. The work reflects the period's interest in folklore and the personification of animals, themes that appear frequently throughout his career. This print captures the quiet, contemplative mood often found in Rackham's interpretations of literary classics, offering a glimpse into the imaginative world of Kensington Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giotto-painting-the-portrait-of-dante-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGiotto Painting the Portrait of Dante - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-king-wenceslas-manuscript-page-william-morris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGood King Wenceslas (Manuscript Page) - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arthur Rackham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58607198372175,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58607216755023,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58607216787791,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607216820559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58607216853327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607216886095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607216918863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58607216951631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607216984399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607217017167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58607217049935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607217082703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Put-his-strange-case-before-old-Solomon-Caw_Poster_CompositorV1_1788137406025.jpg?v=1788138050","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/put-his-strange-case-before-old-solomon-caw-arthur-rackham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}