Theodor von Holst (1810— 1844) - The Fairy Lovers, c. 1840

Theodor von Holst (1810— 1844) -  The Fairy Lovers, c. 1840
oil on cavas, 41 x 31 cm
Tate, London

Here Oberon and Titania, fairy lovers from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, are shown dancing under the light of the moon. The fairies’ tip-toe steps, flower and insect wing headdresses, dancing drapery and an eerie light create a magical effect.