Salomé with the head of John the Baptist (c. 1861) by Jan Adam Kruseman (Dutch, 1804-1862).

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Mermaids (1879) by Konstantin Makovsky (Russia, 1839-1915). According to some folktales, girls who died before marriage - and - unbaptised babies, sometimes became mermaids.

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Hi there! I'm Orianartistic, self-taught tradi an digi artist 😊

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Helen of Troy (1898) by Evelyn de Morgan (UK, 1855-1919). De Morgan Centre. "Helen of Sparta" was said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world, the daughter of Zeus & Leda.

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The Roll of Fate (1882) by Walter Crane (England, 1845-1915). 'Would that some winged angel ere too late Arrest the yet unfolded Roll of Fate, And make the stern Recorder otherwise Enregister, or quite obliterate!'

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La Ghirlandata (1873) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (UK, 1828-1882). Guildhall Art Gallery, London. The model who sat for the painting was Alexa Wilding.

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1889 Original Antique botanical Print, Dombeya wallichii Pink Ball Tree Chromolithograph, Tropical Flowers, floral decor, Victorian wall art https://t.co/e0KB0p13lH

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The Crystal Ball (1902) by John William Waterhouse (England, 1849–1917). [Now been restored to show the skull which had been covered by a previous owner]

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Feyre by WictorianArt 😍
Looking at that magical earing

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Tree Shadows on the Park Wall, Roundhay, Leeds by John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836–1893).

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Victorian pressed flower art was so gorgeous. There's a lovely website with more information & tips at https://t.co/RsQBURokiX

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