They thanked her and said good-bye, and she went on her journey 1927

Arthur Rackham's 1927 illustration "They thanked her and said good-bye, and she went on her journey" depicts a solitary female figure in a long blue dress and cap walking away from a pond in a whimsical and mysterious landscape. The pond is surrounded by a brick edge and features three submerged heads, their eyes gazing upwards. The background is filled with thorny brambles, adding to the haunting atmosphere. Rackham is well-known for his illustrations of fairy tales and fantasy literature, bringing to life enchanting worlds with his detailed and evocative style. This illustration, with its haunting imagery and evocative details, showcases his mastery of capturing the magical and mysterious elements of storytelling.