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Warwick Goble’s The Water Babies Illustrations
Explore ten Warwick Goble colour plates from Charles Kingsley’s The Water Babies, following Tom among dragonflies, lobsters, fairies and the icy realm of Mother Carey.
Tom and the Dragonfly in The Water Babies
Warwick Goble A small child sits upon a floating leaf beneath an enormous blue dragonfly.
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The Woman upon the Shore
Warwick Goble A long-haired woman kneels beside a small child on a pale beach.
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The Chimney Sweep above the Valley
Warwick Goble A small dark-clothed boy stands upon a stone ledge beside a great tree.
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The Queen of the Water Babies
Warwick Goble A tall red-haired woman rises among a circle of small swimming children.
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Tom beside the Moonlit River
Warwick Goble A small child sits upon a branch above dark water beneath a full moon.
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Tom Meets the Lobster
Warwick Goble A vast red lobster lowers its claws towards a tiny seated child.
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The Fairy’s New Wings
Warwick Goble A red-haired fairy sits upon a pale cloud with large translucent wings.
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The Caves beneath the Island
Warwick Goble Crabs gather around broad rock pillars and dark openings beneath an island.
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The Bird of Paradise in The Water Babies
Warwick Goble A brilliant blue and brown bird spreads its long fine plumes above a group of small winged figures.
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Mother Carey among the Ice
Warwick Goble A vast pale woman takes shape within a towering mass of ice.
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