Pan Frontispiece
Published in 1906 and illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Peter Pan’s tale of adventure has captivated audiences for generations since it’s release. This image was included in the first edition and depicts a naked baby surrounded by strange and bizarre fairy like creatures whilst playing the flute. Done in muted colors, it depicts a scene of strangeness between a babe that has the mastery of the flute and consorts with fae folk. What we see is a continued emphasis on children who don’t act or seem entirely like children. Quite clearly, this "child" does not act in manners familiar to us today. It showcases a child in need of saving from it's natural inclination to sinful activities.
