Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

This is a painting depicting figures that appear to be nymphs or spirits in flowing garments and graceful poses. Some are emerging from the sea on the left, standing on large seashells and holding pink ribbons or cloths in the air, while others are dancing on the shore to the right or sitting in a patch of green surrounded by flowers, wearing orange garments. The people all have pale pink skin. Large white swans swim on the water and more white birds are flying overhead. Small purple flowers line the bottom of the painting, and large trees curve up the left and right side with green and pale yellow leaves. The background is a pale blue color, with areas of yellow light.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over black chalk on blue-green board
Dimensions
17.4 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting figures that appear to be nymphs or spirits in flowing garments and graceful poses. Some are emerging from the sea on the left, standing on large seashells and holding pink ribbons or cloths in the air, while others are dancing on the shore to the right or sitting in a patch of green surrounded by flowers, wearing orange garments. The people all have pale pink skin. Large white swans swim on the water and more white birds are flying overhead. Small purple flowers line the bottom of the painting, and large trees curve up the left and right side with green and pale yellow leaves. The background is a pale blue color, with areas of yellow light.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895