Histoire du petit Chaperon Rouge / Historie van Roodkapje 1827 - 1894

*Histoire du petit Chaperon Rouge / Historie van Roodkapje* is a wood-engraved illustration by M. Hemeleers-van Houter, created between 1827 and 1894. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a classic children's story using a sequential art format. The images narrate the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf, using a combination of text and illustrative panels, a common technique for storytelling in the 19th century. The detailed imagery, including woodsy landscapes and domestic interiors, brings the story to life. The work offers insight into how visual art and literary narrative were integrated for popular audiences.