Sleeping Beauty watching an old woman spin.
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"Sleeping Beauty watching an old woman spin" is an enchanting painting by the acclaimed artist Edmund Dulac, known for his magical and vivid illustrations that breathe life into classic fairy tales. In this artwork, a scene from the beloved story of Sleeping Beauty is captured with a nostalgic and detailed charm.The setting of the painting is a dimly lit, rustic attic filled with old-world items including a spinning wheel, which takes center stage as a symbol of destiny in the tale. At the heart of the composition is the young Sleeping Beauty, depicted in an elegant gown adorned with delicate pearls and floral embellishments, standing with an expression of curious fascination. She gazes intently at the spindle of the spinning wheel, a moment before the fateful prick that would send her into a long, deep slumber as foretold by the curse.Beside the spinning wheel sits an elderly woman, deeply engaged in her task. Her face is lined with age, and she wears a simple shawl and dress, representing the humble, mundane life unfamiliar to the princess. The contrast between the youth and beauty of the princess and the aged, weathered appearance of the old woman adds a layer of poignancy to the scene.Dulac's use of muted colors and detailed texturing adds a dreamlike quality to the painting, inviting viewers to step into a world where fairy tales blend with visual artistry.
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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.