The lion ate some of the porridge 1900

This illustration, "The lion ate some of the porridge", was created by William Wallace Denslow in 1900. It depicts a scene from L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", featuring Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion as they sit down for a meal. The whimsical and stylized characters are rendered in a vibrant, cartoonish style, characteristic of Denslow's illustrations, which played a key role in the enduring popularity of the Oz books. The scene of the characters enjoying a meal together, complete with a small dog, creates a sense of camaraderie and charm.