The Golden Cap — W. W. Denslow, 1900

The Golden Cap is a vivid color illustration from the 1900 first edition of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, illustrated by W. W. Denslow. Set against a warm red field, the scene gathers a remarkable cast of Oz characters around the imposing Cowardly Lion. Golden yellow, deep blue, red and black are organized through Denslow’s crisp outlines and highly decorative approach to costume and character.

The printed caption beneath the plate reads “You must give me the Golden Cap.” Denslow’s combination of flat color, expressive drawing and eccentric detail helped establish the original visual identity of Baum’s Oz. Published in Chicago and New York by Geo. M. Hill Co., the first edition contained 24 unnumbered leaves of color plates and remains an important example of turn-of-the-century American book illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist: W. W. Denslow (William Wallace Denslow)
• Title: The Golden Cap
• Original title: “You must give me the Golden Cap.”
• Series: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
• Date: 1900
• Period: Turn of the 20th Century
• Place of Origin: Chicago and New York, United States
• Medium: Color book illustration / printed color plate

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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