The artwork titled “Hour of Grace, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” was created by Edmund Dulac, an artist associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This piece belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of a series based on “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”.
In the artwork, one observes a couple standing intimately amidst a lush garden setting. The foliage and flowers are rendered in intricate detail, characteristic of Dulac’s illustrative style. The couple is adorned in traditional, richly textured attire, with the man gently holding the woman in a tender embrace, their expressions reflecting a deep connection. The background consists of flora and a serene landscape, combining elements of natural beauty and romanticism that are hallmarks of the Art Nouveau movement. This piece uniquely captures an ethereal and intimate moment, infused with symbolic and aesthetic richness.
