ARTHUR RACKHAM (British, 1867-1939). Becuma of the White Skin, Irish Fairy Tales book illustration, 1920. Ink and waterc...

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ARTHUR RACKHAM (British, 1867-1939)
Becuma of the White Skin, Irish Fairy Tales book illustration, 1920
Ink and watercolor on paper
9.25 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower left

From an Important California Collection.

One of the most beautifully painted--and most important--Rackham artworks we have ever had the opportunity to offer, this illustration appeared in James Stephens's book Irish Fairy Tales, Macmillan and Company, Ltd, 1920. This image illustrates one of the more famous episodes, the legend of Becuma of the White Skin.

More information about ARTHUR RACKHAM. See also: Rackham, Arthur, Arthur Rackham Artist.



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