The English painter Edward Hughes was the nephew of painter Arthur Hughes and a studio assistant to pre-raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt. Hughes paintings were done primarily in watercolor and gauche, with his themes oftenleaning towards Symbolism. A student of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, his work displays a careful attention to detail and keen observation of nature. Edward Robert Hughes was a brilliant Pre-Raphaelite artist who produced exhibition-quality studies.

Hughes (1849 – 1914) belonged to several prestigious art societies, and depicted mystical, Shakespearean and Italian literary themes with rich golds, blues and sheer fabrics. His nudes, which were highly erotic, also brought him acclaim. Hughes helped renowned painter William Holman Hunt finish several paintings when the elderly artist began losing his sight. He helped Hunt with some of his later work, including the St Paul's version of The Light of the World. Hughes began his career among the Pre-Raphaelites, and like Edward Burne-Jones with whom he was acquainted, he inclined towards Symbolism. However, the majority of Hughes' work, carried out mainly in watercolour/gouache, displays the meticulous observation of nature and minute technique associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

"Midsummer Eve" is a Fairytale night time scene, painted in exquisite detail by English Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Robert Hughes. This stunning painting is one of the artists most famous, along with such work as 'Night With Her Train of Stars'. As she bends over to say hello, a beautiful fairy is surrounded by small mythical creatures that seem to take great pleasure in her presence. As the night begins to set in, the enchanting creatures lights up the sky with their fiery glow. Delve into a world of fantasy and adventure with this sensational art print hanging from your wall.

An enchanted clearing’s mischief is aglow with magical firefly twinkles in “Midsummer Eve” by Edward Robert Hughes (1849 – 1914). This meticulously detailed work by the British Pre-Raphaelite artist depicts the Summer Solstice, a night filled with fairies, witches, love and magic. Hughes, a member of several prestigious art societies, depicted Italian literary themes with rich golds, blues, sheer fabrics, and mysticism.

The Giclee printing process delivers a fine stream of ink resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. This art print is produced on a heavy 310 gsm, acid-free and watercolor textured paper.