Red Riding Hood O Grandmother T-Shirt

Red Riding Hood O Grandmother, what big ears you have got’, she said (1934) Arthur Rackham (English, 1867-1939) T-Shirt.

The wolf disguised as grandmother (1902)

Arthur Rackham (English, 1867-1939)

Arthur Rackham, an English book illustrator, stands out as a prominent figure from the Golden Age of British book illustration. His distinctive style is characterized by robust pen and ink drawings, often complemented by the skillful use of watercolors. Notably, Rackham’s background as a journalistic illustrator influenced his innovative approach to combining these artistic techniques.

In the classic fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood,” a sweet girl receives a red hooded cape from her grandmother. When she visits her sick grandmother, a cunning wolf tricks her into straying from the path, leading to a suspenseful encounter at her grandmother’s house. 

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German folklorists and linguists who collected and popularized many traditional European fairy tales. Their work, including “Little Red Riding Hood,” has had a significant impact on literature and cultural storytelling. In the tale, the red hooded cape symbolizes innocence and vulnerability, while the cunning wolf represents danger and deception. The story serves as a cautionary lesson about straying from the path and trusting strangers.