Illustration for Božena Němcová's Fairy Tales

artusscheiner

collage layering style

folk art

handmade artwork painting

tile art

naive art

modern period home

painting art

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

Artuš Scheiner, a Czech illustrator born in 1863, created this enchanting illustration for Božena Němcová's fairy tales. The artwork, featuring a man gazing upwards at a floating diamond castle, is a whimsical depiction of the story "O zlatých zámcích" (About the Golden Castles). Scheiner’s signature style, evident in the vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the fantastical elements, adds a captivating charm to the tale, inviting viewers into a world of magic and imagination.