The Majic Art of the Great Humbug by William Wallace Denslow

The Majic Art of the Great Humbug 1900

williamwallacedenslow

drawing, ink

drawing

quirky illustration

art-nouveau

childish illustration

cartoon like

cartoon based

joyful generate happy emotion

fantasy-art

cartoon sketch

figuration

ink

sketchbook drawing

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

"The Majic Art of the Great Humbug" is an illustration by William Wallace Denslow, best known for his work on the original "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Created in 1900, this whimsical piece features a stylized lion with a mischievous grin and a bow tied in its hair, peeking from behind a green background. The simplified lines and exaggerated features are characteristic of Denslow's illustrations, highlighting his distinct style and the imaginative world he created for Oz.