The artwork, titled “But they said one after another,” is an illustration by Arthur Rackham. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is part of the series “Snowdrop & Other Tales,” written by the Brothers Grimm.
The illustration depicts a group of crows, seemingly engaged in a banquet-like scene. Each bird is positioned around a table adorned with goblets and plates, creating an atmosphere of an unusual gathering in the avian world. The background is muted, allowing the detailed illustrations of the crows, with their expressive postures, to capture the viewer’s attention. The sophisticated rendering of the plumage and the dynamic composition are characteristic of Rackham’s meticulous and evocative style. This artwork, imbued with whimsy and a touch of the fantastical, harmonizes with the narrative tradition of the Brothers Grimm.
