‘Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny! 1910

Arthur Rackham’s 1910 illustration, “Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!”, is a classic example of his whimsical and fantastical style. Rackham's art is often associated with fairy tales and mythical creatures, as seen in this illustration. The image features a cloaked woman in a stark landscape, reaching up to a dark raven soaring against a pale sky, creating a captivating and mysterious scene, evoking the power of nature and the wonder of the unknown. This drawing captures Rackham’s characteristic use of rich, dark tones and swirling lines, adding to the artwork’s captivating atmosphere.