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illustration by Arthur Rackham, Queen Cassiopeia offended sea nymphs, the Nereids, by boasting Andromeda was more beautiful than they. Only Andromeda’s sacrifice would appease the sea god, Poseidon. She was chained to a rock and left for a sea monster. Perseus flew by on Pegasus, fell in love with Andromeda, and asked for her hand. King Cepheus agreed, and Perseus slew the monster.

illustration by Arthur Rackham, British, 1867-1939, In Greek mythology Andromeda is the daughter of King Cephus and Queen Cassiopeia, who offended sea nymphs, the Nereids, by boasting Andromeda was more beautiful than they. Poseidon sent a sea monster to their kingdom. Only Andromeda’s sacrifice would appease the god. She was chained to a rock and left for the monster. Perseus flew by on Pegasus, fell in love with Andromeda, and asked for her hand. Cepheus agreed, and Perseus slew the…

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Arthur Rackham "WAGNER'S RING CYCLE: The Valkyrie" (1910) "Sieglinde prepares Hundling's draught for the night.” | Arthur rackham, Fairytale illustration, Illustration

Richard Wagner’s (1813-1883) Ring or Ring Cycle (Der Ring des Nibelungen) is a set of four epic operas based on Germanic mythology. The Ring Cycle includes: 1. Rhine Gold 2.The Valkyrie 3. Siegfried 4.Twilight of the Gods. The operas follow the struggles of Norse gods, heroes, and mythical creatures over a magic Ring that grants domination over the entire world. Drama and intrigue continue through three generations of protagonists, until the final cataclysmic ending of their mythic world…

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The Old Bird or Cronies

Lot - ARTHUR RACKHAM, British (1867-1939), "The Old Bird or Cronies", ink and watercolor on illustration board, signed lower left "Arthur...

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Pin by Kristina Guerrero on J’s AoB | Fairytale art, Fairytale illustration, Sleeping beauty illustration

When the fairy Queen Mab is mentioned in "Romeo and Juliet," she's said to deliver good dreams or bad depending on her mood. This linking of the fairy queen with dreams influenced modern authors in naming the queen of evil fairies the "Queen of Air and Darkness." Illustration by Arthur Rackham

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ART & ARTISTS: Arthur Rackham – part 1 | Arthur rackham, Fairytale illustration, Storybook art

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was born in London as one of 12 children. 1884 at the age of 17 he was sent on and ocean voyage to Australia to improve his fragile health. At the age of 18 he worked as a clerk at the Westminster Fire Office and began studying part-time at the Lambeth School of Art. In 1892 he left his job and started working for The Westminster Budget as a reporter and illustrator. His first book illustrations were published in 1893 in To the Other Side by Thomas Rhodes: The…

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Arthur Rackham "Undine" (1909) Chapter XIX | Mermaid art, Arthur rackham, Fairytale illustration

Arthur Rackham (English, 1867-1939) leading 'Golden Age' illustrator. “Undine” (novella) by Friedrich de la Motte FouquéI - Undine, a water spirit, marries a knight in order to gain a soul. Contains some themes similar to “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen. Read online: archive.org/stream/undine00lamo#page/n7/mode/2up

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Arthur Rackham "Undine" (1909) Chapter XVIII "Knight Huldband is Married" | Mucha art, Mermaid art, Art inspiration

Arthur Rackham (English, 1867-1939) leading 'Golden Age' illustrator. “Undine” (novella) by Friedrich de la Motte FouquéI - Undine, a water spirit, marries a knight in order to gain a soul. Contains some themes similar to “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen. Read online: archive.org/stream/undine00lamo#page/n7/mode/2up

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