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Arthurs Tomb: Sir Launcelot Parting from Guenevere, 1854 (pencil
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Arthurs Tomb: Sir Launcelot Parting from Guenevere, 1854 (pencil
CH22903 Arthurs Tomb: Sir Launcelot Parting from Guenevere, 1854 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Guinevere; knights of the Round Table; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22603102
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Arthurian Legend Burial Camelot Grave Guinevere King Arthur Lancelot Round Table
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the Arthurian legend as depicted by Dante Gabriel Charles Rossetti in 1854. "Arthur's Tomb: Sir Launcelot Parting from Guenevere" beautifully captures a poignant moment between two iconic characters - Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot. The scene unfolds at the burial site of King Arthur, where emotions run high and farewells are bittersweet. Guinevere, adorned in regal attire, gazes longingly into Lancelot's eyes as they bid each other farewell. The depth of their love is palpable even through the medium of pencil, pen & ink, and watercolor on paper. Rossetti masterfully portrays the complexities of human emotion in this piece. We can almost feel the weight of duty pulling Lancelot away from his beloved queen while she grapples with her own conflicting feelings. The Round Table looms in the background as a symbol of unity and chivalry that will soon be shattered by these star-crossed lovers' choices. This artwork not only showcases Rossetti's exceptional talent but also serves as a visual reminder of one of literature's most enduring tales. It transports us to Camelot, where honor clashes with desire and loyalty battles against forbidden love. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by eChristies Images from a private collection, we cannot help but be drawn into its timeless narrative. It reminds us that even legends have moments of
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