The Snow Queen Pl 6 (1911)
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Explore the enchanting world of fantasy with Edmund Dulac's exquisite illustration, "The Snow Queen Pl 6" from 1911. In this captivating artwork, a serene winter landscape frames a touching scene where a young girl stands nose-to-nose with an impressive reindeer. The backdrop is subtly painted with soft hues of gray and white, suggesting a silent, snow-covered world, adorned with the dark silhouettes of slender pine trees piercing the sky.The heart of the piece lies in the delicate interaction between the child and the majestic reindeer, whose elaborate antlers arc gracefully into the air. The girl, dressed in a simple yet charming dark blue dress with white polka dots, extends her arm to gently touch the reindeer’s snout, embodying a moment of pure connection between human and nature. Her expression and posture convey a mix of earnestness and curiosity, highlighting the magical realism typical of Dulac's work.This illustration not only reflects Dulac’s signature style of blending fairy-tale elements with realism but also captures the essence of adventure and human-animal friendships.
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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.