For my Graphic Arts Research Project I am looking at the well known and loved fairytale Little Red Riding Hood. The tale has been retold many times and illustrated by many different artists. The most famous versions of the text are by writers Charles Perrault and The Brothers Grimm. Renowned illustrators Gustave Dore and Arthur Rackham have both illustrated Little Red Riding Hood. The Charles Perrault version was illustrated by Gustave Dore and the Grimm’s version by Arthur Rackham. The moral of the story is clear in both versions:

Do not stray from the path or you will be in grave danger. Do not talk to strangers. Also, young girls should be wary of certain young men (wolves) no matter how charming they may seem.

This illustration is by Gustave Dore from the Perrault version. I feel the drawing is so effective as it is black and white. This adds to the dark nature of the story. Red Riding Hood has met the wolf in the woods. She looks wide eyed and curious rather than frightened by the creature.