The artwork titled “A Circle of Mist (Stealers of Light by the Queen of Romania)” is an illustration created by the artist Edmund Dulac. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is part of the artwork series “The Picture Book for the Red Cross”. This illustration exemplifies the genre with its detailed and evocative imagery.
In the artwork, there lies a solitary, hooded figure, resting with a sword and cross in hand, amid a mystical, nocturnal landscape. The scene is bathed in a somber, ethereal light, with a vast, star-studded sky above. Four ghostly, robed figures with glowing eyes loom in the background, while an owl perches vigilantly on a rocky outcrop, adding an element of supernatural intrigue and foreboding. The artist’s meticulous brushwork and subtle use of color enhance the dreamlike atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the mysterious and enchanting world depicted. The juxtaposition of the serene sleeper and the eerie apparitions creates a tension that is characteristic of Dulac’s compelling narrative style.
