The Russian story book Pl.12

1916

Frank Cheyne Papé captures a moment of magical boasting in this 1916 illustration from 'The Russian Story Book.' A princess with cascading hair sits on a throne, holding up a tiny red shoe as if testing a fit, while a young suitor bows and an old, bearded man kneels nearby holding a glowing ring. The caption—'I am able to do everything'—suggests the old man is a magical helper or a boastful wizard promising to solve the princess's problems. The scene is packed with Art Nouveau details, from the mosaic-like archway to the two cats watching the drama unfold at the bottom of the stairs.

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