The artwork titled “Ahem – said the mouse with an important air” was created by Charles Robinson in the year 1907. This illustration is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and belongs to the genre of illustration. Moreover, it forms part of the illustrative series for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, produced in 1907.
The artwork vividly portrays a scene from the famed story “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” It features a variety of anthropomorphic animals and a girl, presumably Alice, who is gazing at the mouse. The mouse, with an air of importance, is depicted in the foreground, elevated and giving the impression of addressing the gathering. The scene is adorned with a rich palette of colors and intricate details, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The background features other creatures and abstract patterns, creating a whimsical, fantastical atmosphere that is evocative of the surreal narrative of the source material.
