Winged fairy flying over a pond at dusk – Vintage Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Winged fairy flying over a pond at dusk comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Winged fairy flying over a pond at dusk
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Dusk settles over a still pond, and a winged fairy hovers above the water as the last light fades. Fairies like this one belong to a long tradition of folklore and fairy painting, which flourished in Britain and Europe in the 19th century, when artists drew on folk tales, Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, and an appetite for the uncanny. Because the figure is set in a quiet natural landscape rather than a festive or sacred scene, the picture leans toward mood and atmosphere, inviting viewers to linger over the soft transition from day to night.
| Original scan | 1,000 × 651 px |
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| Reference | Fantasy Fairies010 |
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