{"product_id":"the-fairies-who-changed-places-florence-harrison","title":"The Fairies who Changed Places - Florence Harrison","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whimsical illustration by Florence Harrison from the 1910 book Fairies I Have Met, featuring delicate line work and a dreamlike, muted colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration originates from the 1910 publication Fairies I Have Met, written by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell. Florence Harrison, a British artist associated with the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements, created this work during a period when fairy-tale illustration reached a high level of technical refinement. Her style is defined by a synthesis of decorative line work and a muted, atmospheric colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a whimsical scene involving a seated figure, likely a gnome or fairy, engaged with a large pile of white material, while a female figure stands behind him. Harrison employs a calligraphic approach to her ink lines, which define the contours of the figures and the soft, cloud-like forms surrounding them. The use of a blue and white chequered cloth provides a geometric contrast to the organic, flowing shapes of the figures and the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison was known for her ability to balance narrative clarity with a sense of the ethereal. Her work often features elongated forms and a focus on costume detail, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the early twentieth century. The muted tones of ochre, brown, and soft blue create a dreamlike quality, typical of the period's fascination with folklore and the supernatural. This piece demonstrates her skill in integrating character design with a decorative, flat-plane composition that suits the requirements of book illustration. The attention to the texture of the garments and the expressive gestures of the hands reveal her training and her capacity to imbue small-scale works with a distinct personality. This print offers a view into the imaginative world of Edwardian children's literature, where the boundaries between the mundane and the magical are blurred through careful, deliberate draftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nieuwjaarswens-voor-het-jaar-1938-bernard-willem-wierink\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNieuwjaarswens voor het jaar 1938 - Bernard Willem Wierink — Bernard Willem Wierink\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Florence Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810528497999,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810549272911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810549305679,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810549338447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810549371215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810549403983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810549436751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810549469519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810549502287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810549535055,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810549567823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810549600591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fairies-who-Changed-Places_Poster_CompositorV1_1789682286956.jpg?v=1789708857","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-fairies-who-changed-places-florence-harrison","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}