The artwork titled “The Bird of Shadow and the Sunbird – illustration to Fairies I Have Met” was created by the artist Edmund Dulac. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and falls under the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts an elderly, bearded man in a long robe and a young girl standing beside a gnarled tree. The tree appears to be anthropomorphic, intertwining with the enchanted setting. The color palette is subdued, dominated by earthy tones mixed with hints of blues and greens, lending the illustration a dreamlike and mystical ambiance. The intricate detailing in the characters’ clothing and the textured bark of the tree showcase Dulac’s meticulous artistry, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style’s emphasis on decorative and elaborate designs.
