The artwork titled “He Folded His Arms and Leaned Forward Till His Eyes Looked into Johns” created by Charles Robinson in 1913 belongs to the Art Nouveau movement and is classified as an illustration. It is part of the series for “Margarets Book” by H. Felding-Hall which was published in the same year.
The illustration portrays a whimsical scene where two children, presumably John and another character, are interacting with a tiny fairy-like figure. One child is lying down with hands folded underneath a blanket, while the fairytale figure seems to be communicating with him directly. The other child, with an expression of curiosity or concern, watches the exchange from the background. The work exhibits muted, dreamlike colors and showcases the delicate lines and ethereal motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The scene invokes a sense of wonder and fantasy, capturing the viewer’s imagination and inviting them into the storybook world Robinson has illustrated.
