{"product_id":"layla-from-the-picture-book-for-the-red-cross-edmund-dulac","title":"Layla (from the Picture Book for the Red Cross) - Edmund Dulac","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative illustration by Edmund Dulac, featuring the legendary Layla in a richly patterned, Orientalist-inspired scene from 1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Edmund Dulac originates from the 1915 publication, The Picture Book for the Red Cross. Dulac, a French-born illustrator who settled in London, became a central figure in the early twentieth-century gift book market. His work often drew upon Persian and Middle Eastern themes, filtered through a distinctively European aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts Layla, a figure from the classic Persian romance of Layla and Majnun. Dulac employs a flattened perspective, reminiscent of Persian miniature painting, yet he incorporates the decorative sensibilities of the Art Nouveau period. The scene is framed by a pointed arch, creating a sense of theatrical enclosure. Layla is positioned centrally, draped in patterned textiles, while a small bird rests upon her hand. To the left, a figure in green attire holds a spear, accompanied by a tiger, while a peacock motif occupies the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDulac uses a controlled palette of deep blacks, warm ochres, and sharp reds to define the space. The line work is precise, providing definition to the elaborate patterns on the clothing and the surrounding architectural elements. The image reflects the period interest in exoticism and the high production standards of British illustrated books during the First World War. By combining mythological narrative with a highly stylised visual language, Dulac creates a scene that functions as both a storybook illustration and a decorative object. The work demonstrates his ability to synthesise diverse cultural influences into a cohesive, graphic format that remains accessible and visually engaging for a contemporary audience.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/cover-design-for-ali-baba-aubrey-vincent-beardsley\" 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;\"\u003eCover Design for Ali Baba - Aubrey Vincent Beardsley — Aubrey Vincent Beardsley\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edmund Dulac","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762636034383,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762643407183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762643439951,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762643472719,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762643505487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762643538255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762643571023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762643603791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762643636559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762643669327,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762643702095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762643734863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Layla-from-the-Picture-Book-for-the-Red-Cross-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789299361575.jpg?v=1789299965","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/layla-from-the-picture-book-for-the-red-cross-edmund-dulac","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}