On the bat’s back I do fly After summer merrily (1908)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Edmund Dulac's enchanting painting titled "On the bat’s back I do fly After summer merrily" (1908) invites viewers into a mystical world that transcends the ordinary boundaries of imagination. This captivating work features a remarkable scene where a delicate, ethereal figure with angelic wings gracefully rides atop a giant bat, soaring through a dusky twilight sky. Behind this unusual duo, the clouds part to reveal a distant castle amidst a forested landscape, enhancing the painting's enigmatic and otherworldly ambiance.Dulac's masterful use of muted, atmospheric tones and soft lighting evokes a dreamlike quality that is both serene and stirring. The painting, rich in symbolic elements, explores themes of freedom and escapism, conjuring a realm where the fantastical becomes possible. The artwork not only captures the essence of whimsical adventure but also reflects Dulac’s profound ability to blend fantasy with emotion, drawing viewers into a deeper contemplation of the surreal vistas he portrays.As part of our gallery's collection, "On the bat's back I do fly After summer merrily" stands as a testament to Dulac's unique vision and his significant contributions to the art of illustration.
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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.