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Arthur Rackham

The Bailiff and his wife floating about in the air where thy'd been kicked by the Young Giant,

Maker

  • Arthur Rackham

Title

The Bailiff and his wife floating about in the air where thy'd been kicked by the Young Giant

Medium

watercolor, ink

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Pen and ink and watercolor,
  • on off-white,
  • medium weight wove paper

Techniques

  • Pen and ink and watercolor,
  • on off-white,
  • medium weight wove paper

Supports

  • paper

Dimensions

18.3 x 15.2 cm (7 3/16 x 6 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed, LL:Arthur Rackham; and beneath inscription at bottom of mount:Arthur Rackham

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.483

The Bailiff and his wife floating about in the air where thy'd been kicked by the Young Giant
from *The Young Giant*, by the Brothers Grimm, *Little Brother & Little Sister and other Tales by the Brothers Grimm*

Signed, LL:Arthur Rackham; and beneath inscription at bottom of mount:Arthur Rackham

Exhibition History

Draw Me a Story

April 14 - July 23, 2006

The English Eye

June 21 - September 1, 1991

The Illustrated Book

October 21 - November 23, 1980

Fantastic Illustration and Design in Great Britain 1850-1930

March 29 - May 13, 1979
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