The artwork, titled “They began to scream and chatter, from Beauty and the Beast,” is an illustration by Edmund Dulac, created within the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement. It is part of the series “The Beauty and the Beast.”
In this enchanting illustration, a serene and delicate scene is depicted in the foreground featuring several colorful birds perched on branches, all seemingly animated and in mid-chatter. The figure of a young woman, richly adorned in a flowing gown and headpiece, stands beneath them, her hands raised towards her ears as if to shield herself from the cacophony. Behind her, a soft and dreamy background showcases an elegant structure partially shrouded in mist, enriched with lush flora in shades of pink and green. The use of vibrant yet harmonious colors, combined with detailed patterns, is characteristic of Dulac’s distinctive style and the broader Art Nouveau aesthetic.
