Birth of the Pearl, from The Kingdom of the Pearl, watercolor (1920) Edmund Dulac (French-British, 1882–1953) illustrated a nymph emerging from an open oyster shell. The composition features red coral branches and tropical fish with intricate patterns. Dulac blended the aesthetic of Persian miniatures with Art Deco influences. The shimmering palette emphasizes the glow of the central figure against the dark seabed. Loc. Private Collection. Dim. 23 cm H x 18 cm W (9 x 7 in.).















