Alice and the Red Queen, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll 1832-98 first published 1871
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Tenniel's Alice and the Red Queen, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll 1832-98 first published 1871 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
This iconic illustration by John Tenniel depicts Alice standing eye-to-eye with the imperious Red Queen, their hands clasped mid-run against a chessboard landscape stretching to the horizon. Created for Lewis Carroll’s 1871 Through the Looking-Glass, the image perfectly captures Carroll’s surreal logic—here visualizing the Queen’s famous dictum "It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place." Tenniel’s precise wood engraving style, with its crisp cross-hatching and Victorian formalism, belies the scene’s absurdity, creating delightful tension between orderly draftsmanship and fantasy. As a cornerstone of Golden Age illustration, this work pioneered narrative book art’s transition from decorative vignettes to psychologically charged scenes, influencing generations from Rackham to Sendak. The Red Queen’s stern profile and Alice’s wary gaze have become cultural shorthand for absurdist challenges.
For spaces craving intellectual whimsy, a framed print of this illustration brings timeless sophistication. In a study or office, hang it horizontally (matching its original 9x7" proportions) alongside botanical prints or antique maps—the chessboard’s geometric lines harmonize with Art Deco furniture or mid-century shelves. Opt for matte ivory framing to echo the vintage paper tone, avoiding glossy finishes that clash with Tenniel’s delicate inking. In a child’s room, pair a larger reproduction (scaled to 24x18") with Lewis Carroll first editions under museum glass, using the Red Queen’s bold crimson crown as accent inspiration for throw pillows or a rotary phone. For maximalist galleries, group it with Dürer’s Melencolia I and Magritte lithographs to explore surrealism’s evolution—the shared checkerboard motifs will create visual cohesion. Always position at eye level to recreate Alice and the Queen’s confronting gaze.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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.
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Return & Refund
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.
