The artwork titled “Somebody has been at my porridge, and has eaten it all up!” is a creation by Arthur Rackham, executed in the style of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This illustration belongs to the genre of artistic illustration and is part of the “English Fairy Tales” series.
In the artwork, three bears are depicted as they discover that someone has tampered with their porridge. The scene is set within a rustic room adorned with artwork and a simple wooden floor. The bears exhibit expressions of surprise and curiosity. Their postures indicate a moment of sudden realization. The detailed rendering of their fur and the careful depiction of their surroundings reflect Rackham’s meticulous style, which blends whimsy with a touch of realism. The scene evokes a narrative quality, inviting viewers into the enchanting world of fairy tales.
