Oh But I Must My Love

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A highly detailed monochrome woodcut illustration depicts a woman in a short dress standing on a winding staircase with a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. The woman, with her hair styled in an intricate updo, looks upwards and to the left with a thoughtful expression. Her dress features a deep V-neckline adorned with ruffles, short puffed sleeves, and a sculpted bodice emphasizing her waist. She wears pointed-toe heels and has one leg extended as if in motion.

To her left, a horse's head with a bridle and reins is visible, positioned beside a gnarled, bare tree on a dark, rocky landscape under a full moon. The background is predominantly dark, but various architectural elements like columns, railings, and what appears to be a large, circular, coiled structure resembling film canister or roll, are subtly visible.

An ornate wooden staircase features a carved bannister, with a small dog, possibly a fox or coyote, depicted in mid-step on a lower stair, looking up at the woman. On a small table next to the staircase, there is an old-fashioned phonograph or camera with a crank, alongside other mechanical-looking devices. The overall style is reminiscent of M.C. Escher, with