The head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow 1900

This illustration, "The head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow", is one of the many illustrations by William Wallace Denslow for L. Frank Baum's beloved children's book *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* (1900). The illustration depicts the Scarecrow's reaction to the Wicked Witch of the West’s attack, as well as the three Winkie guards who are laughing at the situation. The image, in Denslow's signature style, is a combination of bold colors, whimsical characters and a dynamic, if slightly chaotic, composition. This artwork is highly recognizable and popular with fans of the book.