Artist: Richard Dadd
Date: 1855
Size: 54 x 40 cm
Museum: Tate Britain (London, United Kingdom)
Technique: Oil On Canvas
Artist: Richard Dadd
Richard Dadd was an English artist born in 1817, known for his detailed and imaginative paintings. He began his career as a painter of fairy scenes before the onset of mental illness. After committing a tragic act, he was confined to Bethlem Royal Hospital, where he continued painting under supervision.
Painting: The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke
The Fairy Feller's Master-Strokeis a captivating oil painting created by Richard Dadd between 1855 and 1864. The artwork, measuring 54 x 39.5 cm, showcases an intricate scene of fairies engaged in various activities (Tate). Dadd's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the painting, which features a wide array of characters and objects, each with its own unique purpose. The artist used a layering technique to create a 3D-like effect, enhancing the depth and richness of the scene.
History
The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke was commissioned by George Henry Haydon, head steward at Bethlem Royal Hospital, who admired Dadd's artistic talents. The painting is considered one of Dadd's most significant works, despite the artist himself considering it unfinished (Wikipedia). After completion, the painting passed through various collections before being presented to the Tate Gallery in 1963 by war poet Siegfried Sassoon in memory of his friend and fellow officer Julian Dadd, a great-nephew of the artist.
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