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A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, generally described as anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures, a form of spirit, often with metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural qualities. The label of "fairy" has at times applied only to specific magical creatures with human appearance, magical powers, and a penchant for trickery. The Victorian era was particularly noted for fairy paintings. The Victorian painter Richard Dadd created paintings of fairy-folk with a sinister and malign tone. Interest in fairy-themed art enjoyed a brief renaissance following the publication of the Cottingley Fairies photographs in 1920, these were a series of five photographs purporting to show two girls in the presence of actual fairy creatures. However, they were later proven to be faked.
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