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Ida Rentoul Outhwaite - The Peacock, 1931, vintage framed artwork
$345.00
An original 1931 lithographic bookplate titled The Peacock by Australian artist Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, from the first UK edition of Fairyland, beautifully presented in an ornate floral-patterned frame with white matting and non-reflective glass.
This enchanting monochromatic illustration depicts a young girl encountering a magnificent peacock in a formal garden, showcasing Outhwaite’s delicate linework, intricate detail and whimsical imagination.
47cm x 39cm frame
25cm x 20cm 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. Working primarily in pen and ink and watercolour, she became one of Australia’s most recognised children’s book illustrators of the early twentieth century. Her illustrations appeared in numerous publications, including the acclaimed Fairyland (1926), and remain highly collectible examples of Australian fantasy illustration.
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