The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish
Published on March 27, 2025
The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish features original works of art by Maxfield Parrish illustrating his genius for evoking a dreamlike world between reality and reverie. Parrish’s work is often associated with the Golden Age of Illustration and falls both within the realms of Romanticism and Fantasy, with some influence from the Aesthetic Movement. Not strictly confined to any single movement, his work is a blend of idealized realism, with lush landscapes and figures that evoke both a romantic and fantastical sense of beauty. His mastery of ethereal colors, especially the famous “Parrish Blue,” were essential in conveying his dreamlike vision.
While Parrish’s style includes mythological and allegorical themes, straddling the line between fine art and illustration, his work is both coveted by art collectors and is nearly ubiquitous as magazine covers, books, calendars, and souvenirs of all kinds, making his distinct vision widely accessible and beloved.
The exhibition runs until May 25, 2025 at the Flagler Museum of Art, Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
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