The artwork titled “The lady with the balloons, who sits just outside” was crafted by the artist Arthur Rackham and is representative of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This illustration is a part of Rackham’s series for the book “Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens,” showcasing his distinctive style.
In this illustration, a woman holding several balloons floats above the ground, her dress billowing around her. Below, various individuals, including a uniformed police officer, a man in a top hat with a walking cane, a woman in a full skirt holding an umbrella, and two children, gaze up in evident surprise and curiosity. The backdrop consists of a wrought-iron fence and leafy trees, indicative of an outdoor park setting. The scene is imbued with a whimsical quality characteristic of Rackham’s work, aligning with the fantastical themes common in Arthur Rackham’s illustrations.
