The artwork titled “Princess and the Pea (The Real Princess), illustration to the Princess and the Pea” is a creation of Edmund Dulac, an artist associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This artwork belongs to the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts a scene from the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen. It illustrates a luxurious, canopy bed piled high with multiple layers of mattresses and quilts, upon which the princess is seated. The four-poster bed dominates the composition, draped elegantly with rich fabrics and surrounded by ornate elements. The warm, intricate textures and soft hues, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, create a dreamlike ambiance, emphasizing the delicate and whimsical nature of the tale. The attention to detail in both the figures and surrounding textiles showcases Dulac’s mastery in illustration, capturing the essence of the fairy tale beautifully.
