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The Knight Errant, 1870, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
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The Knight Errant, 1870, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Knight Errant, 1870, (c1902). After a painting in the Tate Gallery, London. Victorian imagining of a medieval scene where a knight rescues a maiden in distress. The woman was originally facing the knight establishing eye contact, but after poor reviews of the picture Millais re-worked it to show the woman turning modestly away. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of Great Britain, reproduced in colour. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, c1902]
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The Knight Errant, 1870, (c1902) - A Victorian Tale of Chivalry and Modesty
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. This print captures a Victorian imagining of a medieval scene where a knight comes to the rescue of a distressed maiden. Created by an unknown artist and based on a painting in the Tate Gallery, London, this artwork showcases the artistic style and concept prevalent during that era. Originally, the woman in distress faced the knight with eye contact. However, due to poor reviews of the picture, John Everett Millais re-worked it to depict her modestly turning away. This alteration adds an element of innocence and virtue to the composition. The image portrays intricate details such as armor-clad knights wielding swords while rescuing damsels tied up in distress. The vibrant colors reproduced in this print bring life to these historical characters and their surroundings. As part of "The Nations Pictures" this selection represents some of Britain's finest modern paintings from public picture galleries. It is evident that Sir John Everett Millais' work reflects his affiliation with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood through its attention to detail and romanticized portrayal. This print serves as both an aesthetic masterpiece and a window into Victorian society's fascination with medieval themes. It reminds us of timeless values like bravery, honor, and chivalry while also highlighting societal expectations surrounding modesty during that period. Overall, "The Knight Errant" transports viewers back in time through its skillful execution and evocative subject matter—a testament to art's ability to capture history's essence for generations to come.
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