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1916 Ida Rentoul Outhwaite antique framed print, koalas, rare artwork
$395.00
A rare antique first edition colour-process print after Ida Rentoul Outhwaite’s illustration The Teddy Bear’s Dinner Party, from Elves and Fairies (1916), featuring the artist’s signature in the printed image and beautifully presented in a decorative carved timber frame.
A delightfully whimsical scene depicting distinguished koalas enjoying a lavish dinner party, attended by delicate winged fairies, with Outhwaite’s characteristic storytelling, playful detail and soft, nostalgic colours.
38cm x 28cm frame
20cm x 16cm artwork
About the Artist
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888–1960) was a celebrated Australian illustrator and one of the country’s foremost pioneers of fairy-tale art. Born in Melbourne, she became renowned for her enchanting depictions of fairies, woodland creatures and distinctly Australian wildlife. Her landmark publication Elves and Fairies (1916) brought widespread recognition, followed by successful exhibitions in Australia, London and Paris. Her imaginative illustrations remain highly regarded within Australian children’s literature and collectable illustration.
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