The artwork, named “PERDITA,” was created by the artist Arthur Rackham and belongs to the Art Nouveau movement, also referred to as Modern. This piece is part of the illustration genre and is included in the “Tales from Shakespeare” series.
In “PERDITA,” the central figure is depicted as a shepherdess, standing amidst a pastoral landscape with a look of contemplative serenity. She is draped in grand robes with a shawl, holding a shepherd’s crook, and is surrounded by grazing sheep. The background features a thatched cottage and trees, rendered in the delicate, flowing lines characteristic of Art Nouveau, contributing to a scene that is both idyllic and evocative. The muted color palette enhances the ethereal quality of the artwork, providing a glimpse into Rackham’s unique interpretation of Shakespearean tales.