Titania, illustration for Act II, Scene ii, A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

This striking illustration, "Titania," was created by Edwin Austin Abbey, a renowned American artist known for his detailed and evocative illustrations. The piece is an illustration for Act II, Scene ii of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and depicts Titania, the Queen of the Fairies, as a beautiful woman with butterfly wings. Abbey uses his signature fine-line penmanship to capture her ethereal quality, enhancing the fantastical nature of the play. The image is both detailed and symbolic, suggesting the magical realm where the play takes place and reflecting the enchantment of the story.