Will-o -the-Wisp
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Will-o -the-Wisp
A woman in a diaphanous dress flies through the air holding a light to illuminate her way in the darkness.
1899
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1899 Airy Angel Angels Darkness Diaphanous Fairies Fairy Fantasy Illuminated Lighting Sep16 Wisp
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Vision of the Will-o-the-Wisp - An Ethereal Figure Illuminating the Darkness, 1899 This image, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1899, depicts a mesmerizing scene of a woman, believed to be a Will-o-the-Wisp or a fairy, gracefully flying through the inky blackness of the night sky. The woman, dressed in a diaphanous gown that billows behind her, holds aloft a lantern or a light to illuminate her path and dispel the surrounding darkness. Her ethereal figure, with delicate wings spread wide, appears as an otherworldly and enchanting being, seemingly untouched by the terrestrial world below. The Will-o-the-Wisp, also known as a Jack-o'-lantern or a foxfire, is a legendary creature that has been described throughout history as a glowing apparition that appears in the darkness, often luring travelers off their path with its deceptive light. In folklore, these creatures are believed to be the spirits of the dead or mischievous fairies, and are said to inhabit marshes, bogs, and other dark, damp places. This photograph, taken over a century ago, captures the essence of the Will-o-the-Wisp legend and the fascination it holds for us even today. The woman's ghostly, otherworldly appearance and her role as a beacon of light in the darkness, evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and mystery that transcends time and captivates the imagination. The image invites us to explore the realms of fantasy and the unknown, and to believe in the magic that lies hidden in the shadows of our world.
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