Noel, Joseph. Painting. 1867. Oil on canvas. Glasgow Museums. JPEG file.
The Fairy Raid by Sir Joseph Noel Paton
Joseph Paton painted this work of art in 1867. It is one of his many paintings based on the 19th century's A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is set at twilight in a dark wooded area. It realistically depicts the fairies of fairytales and well as a smaller, more sinister version from the legends. There is meticulous attention to detail. In the distance are standing stones on a hill which make the link to ancient Celtic beliefs in which the artist was very much interested. There is also a human child depicted looking back towards the world it is leaving.
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