The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1832-9

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1832-9", originally brought to life by the talented John Tenniel. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to John Tenniel and his artistic vision.

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"The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush" is a renowned illustration by Sir John Tenniel, created for the first edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," a work of children's literature authored by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. Published in 1865, the book is a seminal classic in the fantasy genre and has been celebrated for its imaginative narrative and the vivid illustrations that accompany the text. Tenniel, a prominent English illustrator and political cartoonist of the Victorian era, was commissioned by Carroll to produce the artwork for the novel.

This particular illustration depicts a scene from Chapter Eight, titled "The Queen's Croquet Ground," where Alice encounters three playing card gardeners—Two, Five, and Seven of Spades—who are frantically painting white roses red. The gardeners explain to Alice that they had mistakenly planted a white rose tree instead of a red one and are attempting to correct their error before the Queen of Hearts, who is known for her tyrannical decree of "Off with their heads!", discovers their mistake.

Tenniel's illustration captures the absurdity and whimsical nature of the scene with meticulous detail and fine engraving. The anthropomorphized playing cards are shown with brushes in hand, applying red paint to the white roses in a comical and futile effort to disguise their blunder. The image is emblematic of the broader themes of the book, including the inversion of logic, the parody of societal norms, and the exploration of a fantastical world through the eyes of a child.

The artwork is executed in a monochromatic style, as were all of Tenniel's original illustrations for the book, and it has been reproduced in numerous editions and adaptations of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" over the years. "The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush" remains one of the most iconic images from the Alice series, and Tenniel's contributions to the visual interpretation of Carroll's work have been instrumental in shaping the public's imagination of the story's characters and settings. Sir John Tenniel's illustrations, including this one, have been widely praised for their ability to complement and enhance the narrative, ensuring their lasting legacy in the canon of illustrated literature.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.