Pig and Pepper 

Arthur Rackham created this artwork, "Pig and Pepper," with ink. The composition is neatly divided by the vertical lines of a door frame, setting the stage for a curious encounter. Notice how Rackham uses line work to articulate form and texture. On the left sits a frog figure, rendered with detailed lines that bring out the texture of its skin and the elaborate details of its military-style coat. The precision in depicting the frog contrasts with the looser, more flowing lines used for Alice, who stands with an outstretched arm. The semiotic system at play here destabilizes conventional meanings. Rackham challenges our understanding of space and perspective, creating a whimsical world that invites ongoing interpretation. The tension between the detailed portrayal of the frog and the more suggestive rendering of Alice raises questions about the nature of identity and representation in Rackham's work. The contrast of textures challenges the viewer to reflect on the categories and values used to interpret reality.