Alice in Wonderland Linocut Print featuring the Duchess

This item is a framed relief print, likely a linocut or woodcut, depicting a scene from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' featuring Alice and the Duchess. The print is executed in a stark monochrome black ink on a cream or light tan paper, creating a high-contrast graphic effect. The composition shows the Duchess in her iconic oversized headdress holding the crying pig-baby, with Alice standing to the right. The background features a brick wall pattern and various kitchen implements, suggesting the Duchess's kitchen setting. The artwork is characterized by bold, expressive gouges and textured hatching typical of linocut techniques. It is professionally matted with a black inner mat and a wider cream outer mat, housed within a simple, modern black wooden or composite frame. While the specific artist is not immediately visible in this view, the style is a folk-art interpretation of the classic John Tenniel illustrations. The condition appears sound with no visible foxing, tearing, or moisture damage, although the paper shows a slight natural age-toning. The framing appears contemporary, likely late 20th or early 21st century, designed to protect the print behind glass or acrylic. The craftsmanship shows deliberate hand-carved textures, adding a unique, artisanal character compared to standard mechanical reproductions.