Le Morte Darthur
Drawing
ca.1893-4 (made)
ca.1893-4 (made)
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A drawing in black ink on white paper depicting a stylised image showing a knight, wearing plate armour decorated with dragon's wings, standing between two trees.
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Materials and Techniques | Pen and Indian ink on paper |
Brief Description | Drawing by Aubrey Beardsley, of a young knight, design for the chapter heading of Chapter XXXI, book VII (p. 280 of vol. I and elsewhere), in Thomas Malory’s 'Le Morte Darthur', pen and ink on paper, London, ca.1893-4 |
Physical Description | A drawing in black ink on white paper depicting a stylised image showing a knight, wearing plate armour decorated with dragon's wings, standing between two trees. |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
Object history | Beardsley was commissioned by J. M. Dent to produce illustrations for his intended republication of Malory's romantic tale 'Le Morte Darthur'; it was Beardsley's first commission. This design was for the chapter-heading of Chapter XXXI, Book VII, of 'Le Morte Darthur' which was published between 1893-4 by Dent. |
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Literary Reference | 'Le Morte Darthur' by Thomas Malory |
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Accession Number | E.310-1972 |
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record created | June 30, 2009 |
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