A grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever saw in all my life

arthurrackham

tree

line-art

neat line work

pen illustration

line drawing illustration

line art

ink line art

linework heavy

plant

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

pen work

botany

monochrome

This black and white pen and ink illustration by renowned British artist Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) depicts a whimsical scene of a girl gazing at a tree with a distinctly anthropomorphic grin. The intricate details of the gnarled branches and the overall sense of mystery evoke a sense of wonder and whimsy, characteristic of Rackham's work, especially his illustrations for classic children's literature. The title "A grin without a cat!" further hints at the fantastical nature of the image.