The Snow Queen Pl 5 (1911)
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"The Snow Queen Pl 5," created by Edmund Dulac in 1911, is an evocative piece that immerses the viewer into a mystical snow-clad world drawn from Hans Christian Andersen’s fable, "The Snow Queen." This painting features a nighttime scene, rich with the cool hues of blue and the stark contrasts of shadowy figures against a snow-covered landscape.In the composition, three figures are depicted: one lying prone on a snowy mound peering through a bush, another crouched low with eager eyes, and a third standing slightly behind, poised with curiosity and caution. These characters seem to be in the midst of a secretive or cautious endeavor, perhaps tracking or observing something in the distance. In the backdrop, a intricate network of bare, twisted tree branches and a glimmer of light emanating from behind sets a dramatic and almost foreboding mood.The atmosphere Dulac creates is one of suspense and enchantment, perfectly encapsulating the mystical and often darker tones of the Andersen tale.
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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.