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Lurking demon in the corn
A demon lurks among the cornstalks, waiting to ensnare the innocent girl as she pursues a butterfly, symbol of frivolity... Date: 1866
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In this haunting image from 1866, a demon lurks among the cornstalks, its malevolent presence shrouded by the golden harvest. The innocent girl in the foreground, her dress billowing in the wind, is transfixed by the sight of a butterfly, a symbol of frivolous pleasure and the transience of beauty. Unaware of the danger lurking nearby, she is lost in the moment, her guard down. The demon, its sinister features hidden in the shadows, waits patiently, biding its time to ensnare its unsuspecting prey. Its eyes gleam with a predatory hunger, and its claws are poised to pounce. The contrast between the girl's innocent pursuit of pleasure and the demon's dark intentions creates a sense of unease and foreboding. Folklore and mythology are rich with tales of demons and other malevolent beings lurking in the cornfields, waiting to tempt and ensnare the unwary traveler. This image captures the essence of that folklore, transporting us back to a time when the simple pleasures of nature could be tinged with danger and uncertainty. The demon's presence serves as a reminder that even in the most idyllic of settings, there can be hidden dangers and temptations, waiting to ensnare the unwary. This haunting image, with its evocative title and eerie atmosphere, is a testament to the power of the photographic medium to capture the imagination and transport us to another time and place. It invites us to ponder the nature of temptation, the transitory pleasures of life, and the hidden dangers that lurk in the shadows.
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