Arabian Nights, Maidens on White Horses 

Edmund Dulac created this fairy tale scene of maidens on horseback, with unknown medium. Dominating the composition are vertical tree trunks that divide our attention while framing glimpses of an ethereal procession. Note the chromatic restraint: earth tones are set against the creamy whites of the horses and their riders' faces. This tonal choice evokes a sense of otherworldly elegance. Dulac uses line and form to create an ordered space in this mythical scene. The repetition of vertical lines in the tree trunks works in harmony with the gentle curves of the horses and riders to bring balance. In doing so, Dulac invites us to engage with the narrative not as a literal representation, but as a visual poem where form and color combine to evoke the mysteries of fable. The enduring appeal of Dulac's art lies in this ability to transform the act of seeing into an experience of wonder.