The artwork, titled “Morning, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,” is a creation of Edmund Dulac, an illustrious artist associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This piece falls under the genre of illustration and is part of a larger series inspired by “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.”
In this captivating illustration, a panoramic view of an ancient city bathed in the soft morning light is presented. The cityscape, replete with domed buildings and minarets, sprawls through lush, verdant foliage, creating an atmospheric and serene foreground. Above the city, ethereal figures draped in flowing garments gracefully float amidst swirling, pastel-hued clouds, imparting a sense of mysticism and otherworldliness. The use of intricate details and delicate colors exemplifies Dulac’s distinctive style and contributes to the overall dreamlike and enchanting quality of the artwork.
