Denslow Collection

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614737 A" You ought to be ashamed of yourself!A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. She caught Toto by the ear. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

"You must be a great sorceress. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614733 A" You must be a great sorceress.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wizard giving the Scarecrow new brains, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614757 The Wizard giving the Scarecrow new brains, from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The branches bent down and twined around him. "from
3614753 A" The branches bent down and twined around him.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"I feel wise, indeed, said the scarecrow
3614752 A" A I feel wise, indeed, A said the scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Monkeys wound many coils around his body. "from
3614747 A" The Monkeys wound many coils around his body.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614745 A" The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"I was only made yesterday, said the Scarecrow
3614735 A" A I was only made yesterday, A said the Scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Copyright page from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
3614755 Copyright page from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Exactly so! I am a humbug. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614751 A" Exactly so! I am a humbug.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: A" Exactly so)

"The Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her
3614750 A" The Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L

"The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights
3614749 A" The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614742 A" The Scarecrow sat on the big throne.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"This is a great comfort, said the Tin Woodman
3614736 A" A This is a great comfort, A said the Tin Woodman.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

The Wicked Witch of the West melts away, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614748 The Wicked Witch of the West melts away, from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Lion ate some of the porridge. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614741 A" The Lion ate some of the porridge.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Stork carried him up into the air. "from
3614739 A" The Stork carried him up into the air.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"Dorothy gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow. "from
3614734 A" Dorothy gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"These people were all made of china. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614754 A" These people were all made of china.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets
3614746 A" The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L

"You must give me the Golden Cap. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614744 A" You must give me the Golden Cap.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen
3614740 A" Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The tree fell with a crash into the gulf. "from
3614738 A" The tree fell with a crash into the gulf.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"I am the Witch of the North"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614732 A" I am the Witch of the NorthA" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"She caught Toto by the ear. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614731 A" She caught Toto by the ear.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front cover for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1195423 Front cover for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 1900 (colour lithograph) by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); 21, 5x16

"The Head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow. "from
3614743 A" The Head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Dorothy and the Scarecrow. Illustration by W. W. Denslow from the 1st edition, 1900, of L
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. Dorothy and the Scarecrow. Illustration by W.W. Denslow from the 1st edition, 1900, of L. Frank Baums The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

I love little pussy, her coat is so warm, and if I don t hurt her, she ll do me no harm... early 20th century

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. Illustration by W. W
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. You must give me the Golden Cap. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The eyes looked at her thoughtfully. Illustration by W. W
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The eyes looked at her thoughtfully. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

SALMAGUNDI CLUB, 1879. A boxing match during a sketch session at J. Scott Hartleys studio in Greenwich Village during a meeting of the Salmagundi Club. Left to right: Will H. Low, John Hartley, J

BAUM: THE WIZARD OF OZ. Drawing by William Wallace Denslow from the first edition of L. Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ: TIN WOODMAN. Drawing by William Wallace Denslow from the first edition, 1900, of L. Frank Baums The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The people were all made of china. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. I feel wise indeed, said the Scarecrow. Illustration by W
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. " I feel wise indeed, " said the Scarecrow. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The branches bent down and twined around him. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Monkeys wound many coils about his body. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The stork carried him up into the air. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. You must be a great sorceress. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

Drawing by William Wallace Denslow from the first edition of L. Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz, 1900
BAUM: THE WIZARD OF OZ. Drawing by William Wallace Denslow from the first edition of L. Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz, 1900

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"Denslow: A Journey through the Wonderful Wizard of Oz" In the enchanting world of Oz, Denslow's illustrations come to life, capturing the essence of each magical moment. From the iconic scene where the Scarecrow receives new brains from the great sorceress to his triumphant declaration, "I feel wise indeed, " Denslow's artistry brings these characters to vivid existence. With every stroke of his pen, Denslow weaves a tale that enthralls readers and transports them into a whimsical realm. As Dorothy finds herself in perilous situations, such as when she is captured by mischievous Monkeys who wind their coils around her body or when she succumbs to the deadly poppy field's slumber-inducing spell, it is Denslow's illustrations that evoke both fear and wonder. Yet amidst all these perils lies hope and resilience. The Tinsmiths' tireless efforts for three days and four nights symbolize determination in overcoming challenges. And as Dorothy is whisked away by those same Monkeys who once threatened her safety but now protectively carry her in their arms, one cannot help but be captivated by this display of unexpected friendship. Denslow's attention to detail shines through even on seemingly insignificant pages like chapter openers or copyright pages. His portrayal of branches bending down and twining around characters reflects not only physical entanglement but also emotional connections between individuals within this extraordinary universe. Through his artwork, Denslow captures moments that make us ponder deeper meanings. When the Eyes look at Dorothy thoughtfully or when he admits with candor, "Exactly so. I am a humbug, " we are reminded that appearances can be deceiving and true wisdom often lies beneath what meets our eyes. So let us embark on this journey guided by Denslow's masterful strokes—where imagination knows no bounds—and discover anew why The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues to captivate readers of all ages.