{"product_id":"ashenputtel-goes-to-the-ball-arthur-rackham","title":"Ashenputtel goes to the ball - Arthur Rackham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate ink and watercolour illustration by Arthur Rackham, depicting a scene from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Ashenputtel, originally published in 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Arthur Rackham depicts a scene from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Ashenputtel. Created in 1909, the work demonstrates the artist's characteristic approach to line and wash. Rackham employs a fine, calligraphic ink outline to define the figures, which he then fills with muted, translucent watercolour tones. The composition focuses on the central figure of Ashenputtel, whose flowing gown dominates the frame, suggesting movement and grace as she prepares for the royal event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRackham was a central figure in the British tradition of book illustration during the early twentieth century. His work often features a blend of naturalism and grotesque fantasy, though this particular piece leans toward the elegant and refined. The figures surrounding the protagonist are rendered with a degree of caricature, a common feature in Rackham's character studies, which provides a contrast to the poise of the central figure. The use of negative space and the delicate application of colour are hallmarks of his technique, which allowed for the reproduction of his work in high-quality colour plates during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image appeared in the 1909 edition of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales', a publication that solidified Rackham's reputation as a master of the genre. The attention to costume detail, particularly the textures of the lace and the structure of the period-appropriate garments, reflects his careful study of historical dress. The work remains a clear example of the Edwardian era's fascination with folklore and the technical capabilities of early twentieth-century printing processes.\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\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\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":58836353155407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836364525903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836364558671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836364591439,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836364624207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ashenputtel-goes-to-the-ball_Poster_CompositorV1_1789944465739.jpg?v=1789946694","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ashenputtel-goes-to-the-ball-arthur-rackham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}