The Real Princess Pl 1 (1911)

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In "The Real Princess Pl 1," created in 1911 by the esteemed artist Edmund Dulac, we encounter a visual representation inspired by the timeless fairytale of "The Princess and the Pea." Dulac's artwork magically captures the core of this classic story through the depiction of a princess, delicately positioned atop a towering stack of mattresses and bedding. The setting conveys a quiet moment in a grand, yet seemingly uncomfortable night's rest, all to prove the sensitivity—and hence royalty—of the protagonist.The painting is characterized by a rich array of textures and colors, each layer of the mattress detailed with its own pattern and hue, suggesting the lavish extremities undertaken to test the princess's authenticity. Dulac's technique brings a whimsical yet somber tone to the scene, with muted colors and a dreamlike quality that perfectly encapsulate the fairytale's ambiance. The towering bed is capped with a large, dark parasol, contrasting sharply with the soft and varied textures of the ample bedding below. This element not only adds to the visual depth but also enhances the surreal aspect of the scenario depicted.

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Edmund Dulac (born Edmond Dulac; 22 October 1882 – 25 May 1953) was a French-British naturalised magazine illustrator, book illustrator and stamp designer. Born in Toulouse he studied law but later turned to the study of art at the École des Beaux-Arts. He moved to London early in the 20th century and in 1905 received his first commission to illustrate the novels of the Brontë Sisters. During World War I, Dulac produced relief books and when after the war the deluxe children's book market shrank he turned to magazine illustrations among other ventures. He designed banknotes during World War II and postage stamps, most notably those that heralded the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.