Illustration from Beauty and the Beast

Date: 1901
Medium: coloured lithography
Location: private collection

The picture shows two figures in historical clothing in a garden. On the left is a large figure with a wolf's head, dressed in an orange and red striped coat, white shirt and black shoes. This figure is holding a rose and appears to be gesturing or speaking to the other figure. On the right side is a smaller human figure wearing a brown coat, white pants, and a wide-brimmed hat who appears surprised or concerned. A castle and flowering garden can be seen in the background.

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Crane painted picture Illustration from Beauty and the Beast in 1901. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Walter Crane (1845-1915). English painter and illustrator, regarded as the most influential creator of the children books of his generation. He was influenced by Japanese paintings. In 1862, his exhibited his painting Lady Shallotte at the Royal Academy of Painting, but the Academy rather rejected his piece. His work includes sculpture, glass, ceramics and wallpaper. In his masterpieces, he applied the principles of clean and decorative design. Despite initial setbacks, he established himself as a painter, had several significant exhibitions and was a member of many professional organizations.