Alice and the Red Queen, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll 1832-98 first published 1871 2

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"Alice and the Red Queen" is a notable illustration from "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," a novel written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, first published in 1871. This work serves as the sequel to Carroll's acclaimed "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865). The illustration, created by Sir John Tenniel, is among the most recognized and celebrated images in the canon of children's literature. Tenniel, an English illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist, was born in 1820 and passed away in 1914. His collaboration with Carroll brought to life the fantastical world and characters of Carroll's imagination through meticulous and expressive illustrations.

"Alice and the Red Queen" captures a pivotal moment in the narrative where Alice, the protagonist, encounters the Red Queen, one of the chess piece characters who inhabit the looking-glass world. The illustration is emblematic of Tenniel's ability to blend realism with the fantastical, providing a visual counterpart to Carroll's whimsical and often nonsensical prose. The interaction between Alice and the Red Queen is significant within the story's broader themes of mirror imagery, role reversals, and the game of chess as a metaphor for life's unpredictability and the journey towards understanding one's place in the world.

Tenniel's illustrations for both of Carroll's Alice books were engraved onto blocks of wood, to be printed in the traditional wood-engraving process. This method allowed for fine detail and a clear contrast between light and dark, characteristics that are evident in the "Alice and the Red Queen" illustration. The collaboration between Carroll and Tenniel was not without its challenges; however, their partnership ultimately resulted in a series of images that have become iconic in the visual representation of Alice's adventures.

The enduring appeal of "Alice and the Red Queen," along with the other illustrations by Tenniel for the Alice books, lies in their ability to capture the imagination of readers and visually interpret Carroll's literary genius. These illustrations have played a crucial role in defining the visual identity of Carroll's work and have influenced countless adaptations in various media over the years. Today, "Alice and the Red Queen," along with Tenniel's other illustrations, remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Lewis Carroll's storytelling and the imaginative power of visual art in literature.

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