Bluebeard - from the Picture Book for the Red Cross
edmunddulac
abstract painting
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
acrylic on canvas
coloured pencil
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour illustration
surrealist
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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