This is Lewis Carroll’s whimsical poem, Jabberwocky, from his 1871 novel, Through the Looking-Glass. The poem is presented on a 17"x7.5" accordion-fold format, meticulously handwritten using C-3, C-4, Mitchell 3, and B-3 nibs on high-quality Canson paper.
The text is complemented by watercolor ink, which adds a dynamic, fluid quality to the piece. The accordion folds allow the poem to unfold in a way that mirrors the playful and unpredictable nature of Carroll’s work. Each stroke of the pen is carefully crafted, with the calligraphy and watercolor enhancing the surreal, dreamlike essence of the poem, making it a visual and literary experience.