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The Dream Pedlar - When she laughed, the wind laughed
When she laughed the wind laughed too - 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 Laughed Macarthur Margaret Molly Pedlar Sackville Wind
When She Laughed, The Wind Laughed
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: A Captivating Illustration from The Dream Pedlar by Lady Margaret Sackville and Molly MacArthur This enchanting illustration, titled "When She Laughed, The Wind Laughed," is taken from The Dream Pedlar, a whimsical and imaginative book written by Lady Margaret Sackville and brought to life through the illustrations of Florence Mary Anderson, who signed her later works as Molly MacArthur. The image dates back to 1914, showcasing the early, highly-decorative fairy art style of the artist. Lady Margaret Sackville, born in 1865, was a renowned English writer, poet, and socialite, known for her wit and charm. Her collaboration with Florence Mary Anderson, who was born in 1893, resulted in a series of beautifully illustrated books, including The Dream Pedlar. In this image, a dreamy scene unfolds as a lady, adorned in flowing robes and a crown of flowers, laughs heartily. The wind responds in kind, playfully rustling the trees and causing the leaves to dance around her. The ethereal atmosphere is further enhanced by the intricate details of the illustration, with delicate flowers, twisting vines, and fantastical creatures adding to the dreamlike quality. Anderson's earlier illustration style, as seen here, was characterized by its rich colors, intricate patterns, and fairy tale-like elements. This artwork is a testament to the artist's ability to transport the viewer to a magical world filled with wonder and delight. The Dream Pedlar, with its enchanting illustrations and captivating stories, remains a beloved classic from the 1910s, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of imagination and whimsy. This illustration, in particular, serves as a reminder that even the simplest of actions, like a hearty laugh, can evoke powerful and magical responses in the world around us.
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