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The Princess picking Lice from the Troll
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A captivating scene of Norwegian folklore depicting a princess and a troll in a moment of quiet, shadowy intimacy.
The Princess and the Frog
Mary Sheppard Greene
1909 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant woman in a flowing gown interacts with a small frog in this romantic and dreamlike fairy-tale scene.
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Aged gold, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1909 by Mary Sheppard Greene, this work captures a delicate, atmospheric moment from the classic fairy tale. The artist's masterful handling of the luminous, voluminous gown and the soft, amber-toned light creates a romantic presence that feels both timeless and sophisticated.
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