The artwork, titled “The King’s only daughter had been carried off by a Dragon,” is a creation by Arthur Rackham, belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. It falls under the genre of illustration and is part of the series “Snowdrop & Other Tales,” by the Brothers Grimm.
In this mesmerizing illustration, a dragon is depicted gripping the King’s daughter, soaring high above a medieval town. The scene is imbued with ethereal qualities, with the daughter’s flowing garments and the dragon’s elongated wings creating a sense of motion. The muted color palette, typical of Arthur Rackham’s style, adds a vintage charm to the piece, emphasizing the fantastical nature of the tale. The distant castle and the expansive landscape provide a backdrop that evokes a sense of foreboding and adventure, as is characteristic of the Grimm Brothers’ stories.
