A wonderfully whimsical illustration from John Tenniel’s enduring visual interpretation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this scene depicts three curious figures dressed as playing cards tending to a fantastical rose tree. With their oversized spade-covered costumes, tiny brushes, and exaggerated expressions, Tenniel transforms a simple gardening scene into something wonderfully absurd.
Tenniel’s finely detailed linework and restrained use of color give the illustration the unmistakable character of a late Victorian book illustration. The strange proportions, elaborate costumes, and anthropomorphic playing cards capture the peculiar logic of Wonderland while retaining the intricate draftsmanship that made Tenniel’s illustrations so iconic.
From the imaginative world of Lewis Carroll to Tenniel’s unforgettable characters, this charming piece brings a touch of Victorian fantasy and literary history to the wall. A particularly fun choice for a library, reading room, children’s space, or anyone who still has a fondness for the wonderfully strange world of Wonderland.
🖨️ Print features:
– Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
– Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
– Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
– Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
– Back hanging included
– Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
– Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8″ (3.2mm)
– Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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