“He Dropped the Rose – from Beauty and the Beast,” created by Edmund Dulac, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and represents the genre of illustration. This artwork is part of the series titled “The Beauty and the Beast.”
The artwork portrays a scene in which two figures are engaged in an emotionally charged interaction. One character, a fantastical, creaturely figure, stands with a somber demeanor, while the other figure, garbed in luxurious attire and a turban, is kneeling on the ground, displaying an expression of supplication. The setting includes a backdrop of climbing roses and an intricately woven fence, symbolizing a moment of beauty disrupted by the dropped rose that lies on the ground. The delicate pastel tones and detailed textures typical of Dulac’s illustrative style enrich the narrative quality and emotional depth of the scene.
