A Fairy Tale

Arthur Wardle (English, 1864-1949) - A Fairy Tale: “All seemed to sleep, the timid hare on form” - Scott (Oil on canvas) - A Fairy Tale was exhibited at the RA in 1895. The literary reference is strong but not too specific, while the ‘human’ and 'animal’ elements are nicely balanced. The hair of his 'sleeping beauty’ has continued to grow, enabling the artist to paint her with the attribute of a true fairy tale heroine, luxuriant golden tresses...