Princess Walking in a Forest | Haldane Macfall | 19th Century 20th Century Curated by Robert Descharnes and

Curated by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret

sets a vivid backdrop

nightmarish landscape with twisted forms and chaotic movement

Despite the apparent stillness and emptiness of the scene

where elegant figures recline beneath towering trees as the softly illuminated villa glows against the night sky

Princess Walking in a Forest | Haldane Macfall | 19th Century 20th Century Curated by Robert Descharnes andPrincess Walking in a Forest by Haldane Macfall, created in the 19th century, is an evocative black and white illustration that captures the mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of a dense forest. The princess, adorned with a crown, is depicted moving gracefully through the tall, thin trees that surround her like an intricate lattice. The stark contrast between the dark forest floor and the illuminated white trees creates a striking, dreamlike