‘And now they never meet in grove or green,’ from act 2, scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare 1908

This illustration by Arthur Rackham depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The artwork captures the magical atmosphere of the play, featuring fairies, a stormy sky, and a sense of enchantment. Rackham’s use of intricate line work and watercolor creates a delicate and ethereal scene, a signature style of the artist who was known for his whimsical illustrations of children's literature. The illustration is named after a line from the play, referencing the fairies who are forever separated from their woodland home, creating a poignant touch. The artwork is a visual representation of the play's themes of love, magic, and the natural world.