"Lewis Carroll and the World of Wonderland" painting

Artist: Vera Smirnova
Medium: Acrylic and tempera on paper
Dimensions: 12" x 20", framed

Description:
This richly detailed painting by Vera Smirnova pays tribute to Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with a masterful blend of portraiture and literary whimsy. At the center sits Carroll in contemplative pose, rendered in a realistic monochrome palette that evokes 19th-century photographic portraiture. Surrounding him, however, the sepia-toned background bursts into fanciful life with characters from his famous tale: Alice holds a playing card, the White Rabbit sounds his horn, and the Cheshire Cat grins from the branches above. Floral and ornamental motifs echo the decorative traditions of Russian folk art, while the combination of acrylic and tempera paints creates a soft, layered texture that feels both vintage and magical. A poetic homage to imagination and storytelling, this work bridges biography and fantasy with elegance and charm.