HITTY by Rachel Field 21 1929

Dorothy Lathrop made this drawing, HITTY by Rachel Field 21, using ink, a tool that really lends itself to detail and precision. Look at the marks she makes to describe the hay, like scribbles, all bunched together, creating a sense of texture and density. It’s like she’s building up the image, mark by mark. This artwork, with its emphasis on line and detail, creates a world that feels both intimate and dreamlike. The way the mice are rendered, with each hair meticulously drawn, adds to the sense of wonder. The doll, surrounded by these creatures, seems to exist in a realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. There's something about the way Lathrop renders the doll's dress, with its simple lines and delicate folds, that reminds me of Arthur Rackham's illustrations. Both artists share a love for detail and a talent for creating worlds that are both enchanting and a little bit unsettling. Art is an ongoing conversation, a constant exchange of ideas across time and space.