The artwork titled “Came shining through the Dusk an Angel Shape, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,” created by Edmund Dulac, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.”
The artwork features a graceful, elegantly dressed female figure, adorned in richly decorated clothing, carrying a large vessel on her shoulder. The woman’s attire is a blend of intricate patterns and earthy tones, highlighted with shimmering golden hues. She stands barefoot on a series of stone steps that lead to a shaded terrace, surrounded by lush foliage and creeping vines. The background includes a couple of terracotta vessels and a whitewashed wall that lends a sense of rustic charm to the scene. The overall composition of the illustration exudes an air of tranquility and mysticism, typical of Edmund Dulac’s enchanting style.
