BLANK INSIDE A vision of Victorian fantasy unfolds in this ethereal illustration. Draped in a gossamer white gown, with beautiful, delicate, translucent wings, a delightfully confident fairy stands poised atop a bat flying through the night. Her starry headdress gleams, casting a beautiful soft light. Amelia Jane Murray, (1800-1896) was a Victorian artist celebrated for her enchanting fairy illustrations, crafted with delicate watercolors and inspired by the Manx Gaelic fairy folklore of her native Isle of Man. Born into an illustrious family as the daughter of Lord Henry Murray and the niece of John Murray, the 4th Duke of Atholl, Murray's artistic journey began in the early 1820s. Her fairy artworks intricately wove Manx folklore into lush depictions of flora and fauna, seamlessly integrating delicate fairies with the natural landscape. In 1829, she married Sir John Oswald of Dunniker, adopting the title of Lady Oswald. The couple relocated to Fife, Scotland, and raised a blended family of eight children. However, with the passing of Sir John Oswald in 1840, Murray ceased her artistic pursuits. She continued her remarkable life until her death in 1896. In 1985, her exquisite fairy paintings found their way into the public eye through the publication of A Regency Lady’s Fairy Bower, ensuring her legacy endures. This product was custom designed and created at our location in Seattle. Shop our entire Fantastic Fairies Collection!