The artwork, titled “The Kensington Gardens are in London, where the King lives.”, was created by Arthur Rackham and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. It is an illustration from the series “Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.”
The artwork depicts a whimsical scene set in Kensington Gardens, a notable location in London. Prominently featured is a rotund, well-dressed man in a dark overcoat and top hat, standing on what appears to be a platform or bridge. His pose, with one hand raised as if shielding his eyes, indicates he is surveying the gardens. Surrounding him are lively, fantastical figures, including fairies and other mythical creatures intertwined with the gnarled roots and branches of a large, whimsical tree. The creatures are engaged in various activities, adding an element of enchantment and playfulness to the scene. The detailed and intricate lines, along with the ethereal quality of the figures, are signature elements of Rackham’s illustrative style within the Art Nouveau movement.
