The Treasure of Carcassonne 1928

"The Treasure of Carcassonne," a 1928 illustration by Dorothy Lathrop, is a black and white image depicting a room with bunk beds and a window, suggesting a dormitory or communal sleeping space. The simple lines and cross-hatching style are characteristic of Lathrop's work, which often featured children and whimsical themes. The children, seemingly asleep, fill the beds, their faces and poses captured in a charming and naturalistic way. The perspective, looking from the foot of the beds towards the window, invites viewers to imagine the scene and the stories of the sleeping children.