The Fairy Tale

Victorian portrait "The Fairy Tale" by James Sant (1870) captures a tender mother-child moment with symbolic detail and rich color, perfect for art lovers seeking a timeless classic to cherish.

James Sant

James Sant (1820-1916) was a British Victorian portrait painter renowned for his depictions of women & children, symbolism of childhood, and landscapes. Official portraitist to Queen Victoria & Royal Academy member.

Walker Art Gallery

Home to one of the world's finest Pre-Raphaelite collections, Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery offers an unmissable journey through Renaissance masters and British modernism that invites you to explore its timeless beauty.