{"product_id":"my-zenith-doth-depend-upon-a-most-auspicious-star-from-the-tempest-edmund-dulac","title":"My zenith doth depend upon a most auspicious star (from The Tempest) - Edmund Dulac","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdmund Dulac's atmospheric illustration of Prospero from Shakespeare's The Tempest, capturing a moment of celestial contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration by Edmund Dulac depicts Prospero, the protagonist of William Shakespeare's play, The Tempest. The scene captures the magician standing atop a rocky outcrop, gazing towards the heavens. He holds a book, likely his grimoire, which serves as the source of his power. The composition is dominated by a vast, atmospheric sky rendered in shades of blue, suggesting the infinite nature of the cosmos and the celestial influence Prospero seeks to harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDulac, a prominent figure in the early twentieth-century British publishing scene, produced this work for a luxury edition of Shakespeare's plays. His approach to the subject is characteristic of his style, which often combined delicate watercolour washes with a sense of quiet, meditative stillness. The figure of Prospero is small in relation to the expansive sky, a choice that emphasises his role as a student of the stars rather than a mere mortal ruler. The rocky ground beneath his feet is painted with earthy tones, providing a grounded contrast to the ethereal blue above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates Dulac's mastery of colour gradation. The transition from the deep, saturated blue at the top of the frame to the lighter, hazy tones near the horizon creates a sense of depth and distance. The figure itself is rendered with soft edges, typical of the watercolour medium, allowing him to blend into the surrounding environment. This piece reflects the period's interest in fantasy and literary themes, presented through the lens of refined, decorative illustration. It remains a clear example of how Dulac interpreted dramatic narrative through visual restraint and atmospheric colour, avoiding excessive detail to focus on the mood of the scene.\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=\"\/products\/prospero-in-secret-studies-from-the-tempest-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eProspero in Secret Studies (from The Tempest) by Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/husdan-recognises-his-master-arthur-rackham\" 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;\"\u003eHusdan Recognises His Master by Arthur Rackham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edmund-dulac\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdmund Dulac prints →\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":59475384336719,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475391447375,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475391480143,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475391512911,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475391545679,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475391578447,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475391611215,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475391643983,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475391676751,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475391709519,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475391742287,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475391775055,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/My-zenith-doth-depend-upon-a-most-auspicious-star-from-The-Tempest-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792152161252.jpg?v=1794449008","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/my-zenith-doth-depend-upon-a-most-auspicious-star-from-the-tempest-edmund-dulac","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}