Bluebeard - from the Picture Book for the Red Cross by Edmund Dulac

Bluebeard - from the Picture Book for the Red Cross 

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abstract painting

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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surrealist

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watercolor

"Bluebeard" is an illustration from the children's book "Picture Book for the Red Cross" by Edmund Dulac, a renowned British illustrator known for his Art Nouveau style. This illustration depicts a scene from the classic fairy tale of Bluebeard, capturing the moment when the titular character confronts his wife for disobeying his command not to enter the forbidden room. The image features an elegant use of rich colors and a distinctive, whimsical style, characteristic of Dulac's work. The illustration beautifully captures the suspenseful and dramatic atmosphere of the story, with the use of contrasting light and dark tones creating a visually compelling scene. The illustration is an excellent example of Dulac's ability to evoke a sense of both beauty and mystery in his work.

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