A young noble woman knights a gallant hero in “The Accolade,” one of Edmund Blair Leighton’s idealized historical scenes. Leighton (1853 – 1922), a pre-Raphaelite who studied and later exhibited at the Royal Academy Schools, was renowned for his meticulously painted, romanticized regency and medieval subjects. Painted with beautiful flow and ripple depicting both motion and rest, long, elaborate dresses were often his works’ focal point.
British pre-Raphaelite artist Edmund Blair Leighton (1853 – 1922) crafted meticulously detailed, romantic medieval and regency scenes. A student of the Royal Academy who also exhibited there for over 40 years, Leighton left a job in a tea merchant’s office to pursue painting. Painting courtships and weddings, his work often focuses on fabric that beautifully flows and ripples, conveying both motion and rest. Leighton’s idealized historical scenes are popular poster reproductions.
This finely crafted wall tapestry is made in the USA by skilled artisans, using Jacquard looms and pure cotton yarn. An iron rod and finial are included, in addition to brackets and hardware for easy hanging.
Posted on: 5/12/2011
5.0Beautiful Medieval Tapestry
By Jed
from Grand Junction, CO
- Great Quality
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Well Made
- Age:
- 18 – 24
- Gender:
- Male
- Display Location:
- Bedroom
Posted on: 8/9/2010
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4.0Fell in LOVE With IT the MOMENT I SAW IT
By EVERY GENTLEMAN IS A KNIGHT
from Portland, OR
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Well Made
- Fill Wall Space
- Inspiration