Soon they caught sight of the castle in the distance (1910)

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"Edmund Dulac's enchanting painting, 'Soon They Caught Sight of the Castle in the Distance,' draws viewers into a mystical, snow-dusted landscape through its exquisite use of color and detail. Vividly telling a story that feels like a page from a forgotten fairytale, this artwork portrays two figures—a richly dressed woman on horseback and a cloaked man standing beside her—as they gaze toward a distant castle.The woman, poised elegantly on her steed, turns attentively to her companion, who gestures toward the horizon where the castle, with its spires and turrets, emerges among the nestled, snow-laden trees. The castle, depicted with intricate architectural details, appears as an ethereal presence in the faded light of what could either be dawn or dusk, enhancing the magical feel of the setting. The surrounding trees, twisted and bearing the winter's weight, frame the scene, further drawing the viewer’s eye toward the dreamlike castle in the distance.Dulac's mastery in blending fantastical elements with a soft, almost impressionistic style invites the viewer to lose themselves in the tranquility and wonder of this winter scenery.

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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.