A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden: Front page
by CRANE, Walter, Lithograph
Crane often united natural motifs with medieval or folk imagery. Whether in his children’s books or his graphics for the socialist movement, these pastoral, pseudo-historic scenes presented a vision of a utopian society. In A Floral Fantasy, an angel wearing a Phrygian cap - a symbol of revolution - leads the author through a garden in which humanized flowers live in an idealized, medieval society.
Originally aimed at young adults, the book retains its appeal because of Crane’s beautiful artwork and his ability to create an enchanted realm.
The book was published in 1899 by Harper and Brothers. It was written and illustrated with coloured pictures by Walter Crane.