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The Frog Turns Into A Prince - Illustration For "The Frog Prince by Walter Crane
The Frog turns into a Prince - Illustration for 'The Frog Prince'
The Frog Turns Into A Prince - Illustration For "The Frog Prince by Walter Crane
The Frog Turns Into A Prince - Illustration For "The Frog Prince by Walter Crane

The Frog turns into a Prince - Illustration for 'The Frog Prince'

Artist (Liverpool, England, 1845 - 1915)
Datec. 1874
Mediumpen, ink and watercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsSight Size: Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
Frame: Height: 43.3 cm, Width: 38 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1917.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003357
About MeFor three nights the frog sleeps in the Princess' bed. However, on the third morning, to the astonishment of the Princess, the frog transforms into a handsome Prince. He explains that he was turned into a frog by a wicked fairy and that the Princess has succeeded in breaking the spell. All that remains is for the Prince to ask for her hand in marriage.

Crane shows the Prince appearing out of a puff of smoke, with the metamorphosis of frog to prince appearing amidst the billows. Classical motifs decorate the Princess' bedstead, whilst the surrounding curtains suggest the influence of William Morris.

More About Me
Crane was also vice president of the Healthy and Artistic Dress Union, promoting looser fitting clothing against Victorian norms, even illustrating a pamphlet on “How to Dress without a Corset”.