Alice in Wonderland Courtroom Scene - Classic Illustration by John Tenniel #69866 (License: Personal Use)

This famous wood-engraving by John Tenniel, published in 1865 for Lewis Carroll’s *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*, shows the climactic courtroom scene where the Knave of Hearts is tried for stealing tarts. The composition features exaggerated expressions, symbolic props (like the oversized crown and playing-card guards), and layered visual gags reflecting Victorian legal satire. Every figure-from the trembling witness to the imperious Queen-embodies Tenniel’s mastery of narrative illustration.

Used on literary history pages, children’s literature resources, or museum digital exhibits; serves users seeking analysis of Victorian illustration, Carroll’s satire, or adaptations of *Alice*. Matches intent for academic, educational, or nostalgic engagement with classic literature.