This enchanting engraving by Gustave Doré depicts nude women swimming in a moonlit fairy circle beneath a castle and mountain landscape at dusk, capturing the mystical intersection of mythology and nature. Created in the Romanticism tradition of 19th-century narrative art, Doré's masterful line work blends elements of Surrealism and Nude Art to evoke the dreamlike quality of folklore and legend. The composition features a horse-drawn figure observing the ethereal scene, while the moon illuminates the mysterious gathering in the water below. A stunning example of Doré's Pre-Twentieth Century engraving work that showcases his ability to render fantastical scenes with atmospheric depth and romantic sensibility.
