John Anster Fitzgerald (1819 - 1906)

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John Anster Fitzgerald

John Anster Fitzgerald, known colloquially as "Fairy Fitzgerald," was a renowned Victorian-era painter whose works are noted for their ethereal and often eerie depictions of fairies and other mythological beings​​​​. An Irish descendant, born in London to the poet William Thomas Fitzgerald, John Anster Fitzgerald brought to life the darker corners of fairy tales and folklore in his art, earning a reputation for paintings filled with ghouls, demons, and surreal elements reminiscent of Hieronymus Bosch's nightmarish landscapes​​​​.

Fitzgerald's work, rich in allegory and symbolism, often engaged with themes of the supernatural, delving into the shadowy realms that lie beyond the human senses. His painting "The Fairy’s Lake," exhibited in 1866, is one such piece that exemplifies his unique style—dark, intricate, and brimming with fantastical imagery​​.

Today, Fitzgerald's paintings can be found gracing the walls of institutions such as the Tate Gallery, where his contributions to the genre of fairy painting are celebrated alongside other Victorian masters. His works continue to captivate collectors and art enthusiasts who have a penchant for the whimsical and the wondrous​​.

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Date and place of birt:19 september 1819, London, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:1906, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
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