I created these illustrations for a Hungarian folktale about Prince Árgirus and Fairy Ilona.
I interpret the story as a soul searching enlightenment.
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Árgirus and Ilona, the swan-fairy princess
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Árgirus on his seemingly hopeless journey to find the fairy
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A wolf witch showing the way to the Black Town, where the lovers are supposed to meet.
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The Black Town, kingdom of the dead
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A witch lady trying to capture Árgirus for her daughter
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Three young devils fighting over magical artefacts which will eventually take our hero to the fairy castle
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Árgirus and Ilona heading back to the palace together on a magical horse
Thank you for watching!