Magic Hour

Lily and Rose spot a strange light in a garden and set out to catch fairies, but discover something magical instead. Based on the famous John Singer Sargent painting, "Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose" brings the subjects to life and reveals an inspirational world behind the painting.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Lily and Rose were playing in the garden of a large country house when they spotted a strange light. They were determined to catch the fairies and sneak out at sunset to find them. However, things weren't always what they seemed. Will Lily and Rose be disappointed? Or perhaps what they find is magical in its own way?

Based on the world-famous John Singer Sargent painting, "Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, Ian Beck brings the subjects to life and reveals an inspirational world behind the painting.

The painting depicts a young girl named Lily holding a carnation, with her sister Rose standing beside her. The background is a lush garden with a pond and a stone bridge. The fairies are depicted as small, winged creatures with delicate features and bright colors.

Lily and Rose are captivated by the fairies and want to catch them. They spend hours searching the garden, but they never find them. They begin to wonder if the fairies are real or if they are just a figment of their imagination.

One day, Lily and Rose decide to take a different approach. They go to the library and read about fairies. They learn that fairies are magical creatures that live in the woods and gardens. They also learn that they can be friendly or mischievous.

Lily and Rose are excited to learn more about fairies. They decide to go to the woods and see if they can find them. They walk for hours, but they never find them. They begin to feel discouraged.

However, one day, Lily and Rose come across a small clearing in the woods. In the clearing, they see a group of fairies dancing and playing. They are amazed by their beauty and grace.

The fairies notice Lily and Rose and come over to greet them. They are friendly and welcoming. They tell Lily and Rose that they are welcome to stay in the clearing and that they can learn more about them.

Lily and Rose are overjoyed. They spend the next few days learning about the fairies and their magic. They learn that they can make flowers bloom, that they can heal people, and that they can bring happiness to those who are sad.

Lily and Rose are grateful for the experience. They realize that the fairies are not just a figment of their imagination, but that they are real and magical creatures. They decide to return to the garden and share their knowledge with others.

The painting "Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, Ian Beck" has become a popular symbol of the beauty and magic of fairies. It has been reproduced in countless books, magazines, and posters. It has also been used in movies and television shows.

Despite its popularity, the painting has also been criticized for its portrayal of fairies. Some people argue that the fairies are too sexualized and that they are not representative of the real world. Others argue that the painting is too simplistic and that it does not capture the complexity of the fairy world.

Ian Beck has responded to these criticisms by saying that he wanted to create a painting that was both beautiful and magical. He wanted to capture the essence of the fairy world and to make it accessible to everyone.

He has also worked to promote the fairy world through his artwork. He has created a series of paintings that feature fairies in different settings and has worked with schools and libraries to promote the fairy world to children.

In conclusion, "Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, Ian Beck" is a beautiful and magical painting that has become a popular symbol of the beauty and magic of fairies. It has been reproduced in countless books, magazines, and posters and has been used in movies and television shows. Despite its popularity, the painting has also been criticized for its portrayal of fairies. Ian Beck has responded to these criticisms by saying that he wanted to create a painting that was both beautiful and magical and to promote the fairy world to everyone.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 240 x 243 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849766241