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The Dream Pedlar - Turned him into a Hatchet
Turned him into a Hatchet - 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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Anderson Dream Florence Hatchet Macarthur Margaret Molly Pedlar Sackville Turned
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This illustration is taken from "The Dream Pedlar," a whimsical and enchanting book written by Lady Margaret Sackville and brought to life through the artistic brilliance of Florence Mary Anderson, who signed her later works as Molly MacArthur. The image dates back to 1914, showcasing Anderson's earlier, highly-decorative fairy art style. In this scene, a dream pedlar, a mysterious figure who sells dreams to those who seek them, is depicted in the midst of a transformation. He is shown with a hatchet in hand, poised to strike a tree, as if to turn it into a dream. The tree's branches are adorned with delicate, ethereal fairy wings, suggesting the magical nature of the dreams that the pedlar sells. The vivid colors and intricate details of the illustration transport us to a fantastical world, where dreams can be bought and sold like commodities. This artwork is a testament to the rich imagination and artistic skill of Lady Margaret Sackville and Florence Mary Anderson, and remains a beloved piece of early 20th century fairy art.
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