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1931 rare Antique Ida framed print, Rentoul Outhwaite, Pearls of Moonlight
$245.00
An original 1931 colour bookplate titled Pearls of Moonlight by Australian artist Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, from the first UK edition of Fairyland, published in London, beautifully presented in a gilt frame with taupe matting and fine gold detailing.
A delicate fairy with soft pink wings reaches towards the glowing moon beneath a star-filled sky, surrounded by shadowy woodland trees and tiny wildflowers in an enchanting, dreamlike scene.
29cm x 23cm frame
14cm x 12cm artwork
About the Artist
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888–1960) was a celebrated Australian illustrator, born in Melbourne and renowned for her enchanting depictions of fairies, woodland creatures and magical landscapes. Considered a pioneer of Australian fantasy illustration, she combined the romantic traditions of European fairy tales with the distinctive flora and fauna of the Australian bush. Working closely with her sister, writer Annie Rattray Rentoul, she illustrated numerous beloved children’s books, including Elves and Fairies (1916), The Little Green Road to Fairyland (1922) and Fairyland (1926). Her exquisite illustrations gained international recognition, with successful exhibitions in London and Paris, and remain highly collectible examples of early twentieth-century Australian illustration.
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