# A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden: Dandelion [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [CRANE, Walter]() - Date: 1851-1900 - Technique: Lithograph ## Commentary This charming little book tells of the hidden life and society of flowers, which are depicted as personifications of their chief qualities. For example, the Dandelion is portrayed as a bold knight and the Foxgloves as a happy and curious gaggle of cousins and brothers and sisters. 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. ## Related artworks - [A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden: Front page]() - [A Masque for the Four Seasons]() - [Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp]() - [Beauty and the Beast: Front page]() - [Beauty and the Beast: illustration]() - [Britomart]() - [La Primavera]() - [Neptune's Horses]() - [Renascence of Venus]() - [Shakespeare's Tempest: Title page]() - [The Advent of Spring]() - [The Baby's Opera]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()