Alice in the Looking Glass House, 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 in the Looking Glass House, 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
Step through the looking glass into Sir John Tenniel's enchanting illustration Alice in the Looking Glass House (1871), where reality bends with Victorian precision. This iconic woodcut engraving from Through the Looking Glass captures Alice mid-transformation—her elongated reflection stretching impossibly across the checkerboard floor—embodying Lewis Carroll's surreal wordplay through meticulous draftsmanship. Tenniel's crisp cross-hatching and restrained palette typify Golden Age book illustration, marrying narrative symbolism with Punch magazine-style social satire. As the definitive visual counterpart to Carroll's nonsense literature, this image occupies a pivotal place in art history, bridging Pre-Raphaelite detail with early surrealist imagination while establishing visual tropes that would influence Disney's animations decades later. The work's psychological unease—domestic architecture turned alien, proportions gone awry—whispers of the era's growing fascination with perception and identity.
For contemporary spaces, this illustration offers playful sophistication when thoughtfully framed. Its monochrome intricacy sings against deep emerald or oxblood walls in a study, while the checkerboard motif invites pairing with Art Deco side tables or Eames-era geometries. Scale matters: opt for a medium-sized print (around 24x30 inches) to let the fine linework shine without overwhelming—ideal above a Chesterfield sofa or flanked by industrial bookshelves. Curate a "Wonderland corner" by layering it with botanical sketches or Dali prints to echo its surreal spirit, ensuring matting preserves its vintage gravitas. In offices, the image sparks creativity when placed near reading nooks, its perspective-warping quality subtly challenging conventional thinking—just mind those mirrors nearby lest reflections double the magic.
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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.
