The artwork titled “The Angel of the Drink of Darkness, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” by Edmund Dulac falls within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and belongs to the genre of illustration. It is part of the series “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”.
In the artwork, there is a striking depiction of an angelic figure swathed in flowing, dark robes, majestically extending a cup towards two seated figures. The setting is lush and reminiscent of an idyllic, eternal garden, with overflowing vegetation and an array of earthly artifacts at the figures’ feet. The two seated figures appear to be in awe or fear, one of them reaching out to receive the drink from the angel, suggesting an evocative and possibly mystical interaction. The use of intricate and ornate details in the flora and costumes reflects the essence of the Art Nouveau movement, with its emphasis on decorative arts and rich, flowing lines. In the background, grand architecture emerges, enhancing the ethereal and timeless nature of the scene.
