UNDONE FURY

Maria Safronova — White Rabbit’s Morning (oil on canvas, 2009)

Maria Safronova — Bee House (oil, wax, gold, on wood, 2021)

by Dosso Dossi

from the book ‘Haunter of Ruins: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin,’ 1997 — source

Woman in the Dunes (1964)

In The Decameron we see most of the members of the group sitting, listening intently to the latest tale. In The Enchanted Garden, Waterhouse illustrates one tale specifically. This is the fifth story from the tenth day. It concerns Dianora, wife of Gilberto, who is pursued by Ansaldo,whose fame for feats of arms and courtesy was spread far and wide. Dianora is exasperated by Ansaldo’s insistence so she devises what she believes is an impossible task in order that he will prove his love. If he does complete the task she will be his lover. Dianora asks Ansaldo to produce a May garden, full of blooms, in January. Assisted by a magician, Ansaldo achieves this seemingly impossible task leaving Dianora distraught. In an anxious state, she explains to her husband the bargain she has made and he, conscious of that Ansaldo has fulfilled his part of the bargain advises her that the agreement must be kept. On hearing of Dianora’s honesty, Ansaldo decides to release her from the obligation. Waterhouse has chosen the great moment of discovery and realisation by Dianora for this painting.

Ailene Fields Baba Yaga

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Debra Shaw in the 'Dante' crucifix mask, crafted by set designer Simon Costen // Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 1996.

Landscape with Houses Vincent van Gogh Drawing Auvers-sur-Oise, 1890

© Irving Penn | Issey Miyake, 1988