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The Dream Pedlar - Sat on the Top of a Large Daisy
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The Dream Pedlar - Sat on the Top of a Large Daisy
Sat on the Top of a Large Daisy - illustration in The Dream Pedlar by Lady Margaret Sackville. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s, she moved on from earlier highly-decorative fairy art (as shown here) to produce beautiful monotone woodcuts in a distinctly oriental style. This artwork (as seen here) was produced under the name Molly MacArthur, or F.M. MacArthur. Date: 1914
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The Dream Pedlar - Sat on the Top of a Large Daisy
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is an enchanting illustration taken from Lady Margaret Sackville's book, "The Dream Pedlar," created by the talented artist Florence Mary Anderson under her pseudonym Molly MacArthur. This artwork dates back to 1914, showcasing the illustrator's earlier, highly-decorative fairy art style. In this whimsical scene, a dreamy peddler, likely the eponymous character from the book, sits serenely atop a colossal daisy. The daisy's petals spread out beneath him, forming a vibrant, textured backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the peddler's simple, flowing robe. The artist's use of intricate details, such as the delicate patterns on the peddler's clothing and the daisy's veins, adds to the dreamlike quality of the image. Lady Margaret Sackville, a renowned English poet and author, collaborated with Florence Mary Anderson to create the visual accompaniments for her collection of fantasy stories. This collaboration resulted in a series of captivating illustrations that brought the magical worlds of Sackville's tales to life. Anderson's artistry during this period is characterized by its rich, ornate details and ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere. The "Sat on the Top of a Large Daisy" illustration is a prime example of this style, transporting viewers to a fantastical realm where dreams and reality intertwine. This unique and mesmerizing artwork, produced by Florence Mary Anderson under the name Molly MacArthur, remains a testament to the imaginative collaborative efforts of Sackville and Anderson in the early 1910s.
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