This wonderful image is evocative of the artist's works from his early excursion into realism to his later more ethereal works.
Fernand Khnopff was born to high bourgeoisie and was destined (or so thought his parents) to become an attorney.
Born in Bruges, and later moving to Brussels, his work held significance in his roots. This wonderful image is evocative of his works from his early excursion into realism to his later more ethereal works.