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Guinevere Collection

"Guinevere: The Tragic Queen of Camelot" In the realm of Arthurian legends, one name stands out - Guinevere

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Arthur Weds Guinevere

Arthur Weds Guinevere
The marriage of Arthur and Guinevere

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Lancelot & Guinevere

Lancelot & Guinevere
Lancelot and Guinevere together for the last time

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Arthurian Tournament

Arthurian Tournament
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Sir Lancelot And Queen Guinevere. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson

Sir Lancelot And Queen Guinevere. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson Published 1910

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Arthurian / Guinevere

Arthurian / Guinevere
Guinevere rides a-Maying in the woods

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Royal Windsor Tapestry from cartoon by Herbert Bore, one of a series based on Tennyson's 'Idylls of

Royal Windsor Tapestry from cartoon by Herbert Bore, one of a series based on Tennyson's 'Idylls of
BAL6513 Royal Windsor Tapestry from cartoon by Herbert Bore, one of a series based on Tennyson's 'Idylls of the King', c.1876-86; Private Collection.

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald

Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur. Guinevere is the Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Guinevere Dead

Guinevere Dead
Sir Lancelot with Guinevere's body at Almesbury

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Lancelot Driven Mad

Lancelot Driven Mad
Lancelot is driven mad by Guinevere's anger (the result of an enchantment to make her believe that he was a traitor) & lives in a wild wood surviving on fruit

Background imageGuinevere Collection: ARTHUR VERSUS MORDRED

ARTHUR VERSUS MORDRED
He slays his nephew Mordred, who is trying to seize the throne (and Guinevere), at the battle of Camlann ; but unfortunately Mordred also slays him

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Tournaments

Tournaments
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson

Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910
2915233 Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910. by English School, (20th century); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Marriage of King Arthur and Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to

The Marriage of King Arthur and Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910
2915229 The Marriage of King Arthur and Guinevere. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910. by English School, (20th century); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Queen Guinevere besieged in the Tower of London, miniature from Lancelot

Queen Guinevere besieged in the Tower of London, miniature from Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart by Chretien de Troyes
AIS5391514 Queen Guinevere besieged in the Tower of London, miniature from Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart by Chretien de Troyes (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Guinevere: In which she saw him first, when Lancelot came (litho)

Guinevere: In which she saw him first, when Lancelot came (litho)
1074493 Guinevere: In which she saw him first, when Lancelot came (litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: How Queen Guenever made her a nun, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory

How Queen Guenever made her a nun, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-94 (litho)
DGC398010 How Queen Guenever made her a nun, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-94 (litho) by Beardsley

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Fairy Circle (engraving)

The Fairy Circle (engraving)
3649347 The Fairy Circle (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy Circle)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Kings Farewell (engraving)

The Kings Farewell (engraving)
3649308 The Kings Farewell (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Farewell)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Cloister Scene (engraving)

Cloister Scene (engraving)
3649302 Cloister Scene (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloister Scene. Illustration for The Dore Gift Book of Illustrations to Tennysons Idylls of)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Moonlight Ride (engraving)

The Moonlight Ride (engraving)
3649301 The Moonlight Ride (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moonlight Ride)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Guinevere (colour litho)

Guinevere (colour litho)
3633663 Guinevere (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guinevere. Illustration for Alfred Lord Tennyson from the Warwick Poets Series)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Sir Parsifal leaves for his quest (chromolitho)

Sir Parsifal leaves for his quest (chromolitho)
735730 Sir Parsifal leaves for his quest (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Parsifal leaves for his quest)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: King Arthur receives tribute in Ireland (chromolitho)

King Arthur receives tribute in Ireland (chromolitho)
735729 King Arthur receives tribute in Ireland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Arthur receives tribute in Ireland)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere (chromolitho)

The marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere (chromolitho)
735727 The marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Moonlight Ride, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson

The Moonlight Ride, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson
NBY335510 The Moonlight Ride, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson, 1868 (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Sir Lancelot in the Queens Chamber, 1857 (pen & ink, w / c on paper)

Sir Lancelot in the Queens Chamber, 1857 (pen & ink, w / c on paper)
BIR107266 Sir Lancelot in the Queens Chamber, 1857 (pen & ink, w/c on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 26x35 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: 184 Fr. 110 f. 405 Galahad comes to Arthur and Galahad draws the sword from the floating

184 Fr. 110 f. 405 Galahad comes to Arthur and Galahad draws the sword from the floating
XZL151821 184 Fr.110 f.405 Galahad comes to Arthur and Galahad draws the sword from the floating stone in the river at Camelot, c.1250-80 (vellum) (see also 150479) by French School

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Ms Fr 343 fol. 8v Arthur and his knights setting out on the quest for the Holy Grail

Ms Fr 343 fol. 8v Arthur and his knights setting out on the quest for the Holy Grail
XZL151162 Ms Fr 343 fol.8v Arthur and his knights setting out on the quest for the Holy Grail, from the Queste del Saint Graal, c.1380-85 (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageGuinevere Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)

King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)
1195359 King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Ms Fr 118 fol. 219v page from The quest for the Holy Grail and Arthur

Ms Fr 118 fol. 219v page from The quest for the Holy Grail and Arthur
REV253032 Ms Fr 118 fol. 219v page from The quest for the Holy Grail and Arthurs death, part of the manuscript Lancelot of the lake (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Finding of King Arthur (engraving)

The Finding of King Arthur (engraving)
3649305 The Finding of King Arthur (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of King Arthur)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: 'King Arthur'at the Lyceum (engraving)

"King Arthur"at the Lyceum (engraving)
1039241 " King Arthur" at the Lyceum (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Arthur" at the Lyceum)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Tennyson Vase, 'Morte d Arthur'and 'Guinevere'(engraving)

The Tennyson Vase, "Morte d Arthur"and "Guinevere"(engraving)
1588480 The Tennyson Vase, " Morte d Arthur" and " Guinevere" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tennyson Vase)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Parting (engraving)

The Parting (engraving)
3649339 The Parting (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting. Illustration for The Dore Gift Book of Illustrations to Tennysons Idylls of the King)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Dawn of Love (engraving)

The Dawn of Love (engraving)
3649306 The Dawn of Love (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dawn of Love)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The death of King Arthur (chromolitho)

The death of King Arthur (chromolitho)
735731 The death of King Arthur (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of King Arthur)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: 4697 Fr. 110 f. 405 Galahad comes to Arthur, c. 1250-80 (vellum) (see also 151821)

4697 Fr. 110 f. 405 Galahad comes to Arthur, c. 1250-80 (vellum) (see also 151821)
XZL150479 4697 Fr. 110 f.405 Galahad comes to Arthur, c.1250-80 (vellum) (see also 151821) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGuinevere Collection: He stopped: the Queen dragged herself somewhat towards him

He stopped: the Queen dragged herself somewhat towards him
LSE4095616 He stopped: the Queen dragged herself somewhat towards him, she put her hands around the feet of her husband (JuniAvre and King Arthur) - in " Juniper" by Alfred Tennyson, ill

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Escorting Guenever from Cameliard, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by Charles

Escorting Guenever from Cameliard, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by Charles
3587725 Escorting Guenever from Cameliard, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson, pub.1898 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageGuinevere Collection: King Arthurs Round Table (chromolitho)

King Arthurs Round Table (chromolitho)
735728 King Arthurs Round Table (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Arthurs Round Table)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: King Arthur defends his homeland of Wales (chromolitho)

King Arthur defends his homeland of Wales (chromolitho)
735726 King Arthur defends his homeland of Wales (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Arthur defends his homeland of Wales)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Death of Arthur, c. 1861

The Death of Arthur, c. 1861
Ma54972 The Death of Arthur, c.1861 by Archer, James (1824-1904); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageGuinevere Collection: The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist

The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist
BIR111595 The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist and woven by Morris & Co. 1895-96 (textile) by Burne-Jones

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Arthurs Tomb: Sir Launcelot Parting from Guenevere, 1854 (pencil

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)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Guinevere'in 'King Arthur'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Guinevere"in "King Arthur"(b / w photo)
3651212 Miss Ellen Terry as " Guinevere" in " King Arthur" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Terrace Scene (engraving)

Terrace Scene (engraving)
3649303 Terrace Scene (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrace Scene. Illustration for The Dore Gift Book of Illustrations to Tennysons Idylls of)

Background imageGuinevere Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Guinevere in 'King Arthur, 'at the Lyceum (engraving)

Miss Ellen Terry as Guinevere in "King Arthur, "at the Lyceum (engraving)
1627977 Miss Ellen Terry as Guinevere in " King Arthur, " at the Lyceum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Guinevere: The Tragic Queen of Camelot" In the realm of Arthurian legends, one name stands out - Guinevere. Her story is a tapestry woven with love, betrayal, and tragedy that has captivated hearts for centuries. It all began when Arthur wedded Guinevere, their union symbolizing hope and unity for the kingdom of Camelot. Their love was strong, but fate had other plans. Enter Sir Lancelot, a knight whose charm ignited a forbidden passion between him and Queen Guinevere. The colored illustrations from "The Gateway to Tennyson, " published in 1910, bring these tales to life. They depict the intense connection shared by Lancelot and Guinevere as they navigate their secret affair amidst the backdrop of Arthur's reign. But secrets have a way of unraveling themselves. When King Arthur discovered their betrayal, his heart shattered into pieces. The consequences were dire - Lancelot driven mad by guilt while Guinevere faced her own demons as she mourned her lost love. Yet even in darkness, light emerges. The clash between Arthur and Mordred brought forth an epic battle that would shape the destiny of Camelot forever. These tournaments showcased not only bravery but also highlighted the complexity of relationships within this legendary tale. Through it all, Queen Guinevere remained at the center stage - her strength tested time and again. In Alexander K MacDonald's artwork from 1937, we witness her regal beauty as she stood beside King Arthur during his rule. Ultimately though, tragedy struck once more when death claimed our beloved queen. But even in death's embrace lies an everlasting legacy – one that immortalizes Guinevere as both a symbol of love lost and an emblematic figure who defied societal norms to follow her heart. So let us remember Guinevere – a woman caught between duty and desire.