Sir Lancelot passed over the sea
Drawing
ca.1893-4 (made)
ca.1893-4 (made)
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A drawing in black ink depicting a stylised image showing a figure in a boat sailing into the shore. On the left of the image there is a castle upon a raised section of land.
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Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
Brief description | Drawing by Aubrey Beardsley, 'Sir Lancelot passed over the sea', design for the chapter heading of Chapter XVIII, Book XX (p. 945 of vol. II), in Thomas Malory’s 'Le Morte Darthur', pen and ink on paper, London, ca.1893-4 |
Physical description | A drawing in black ink depicting a stylised image showing a figure in a boat sailing into the shore. On the left of the image there is a castle upon a raised section of land. |
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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 a chapter heading to Chapter XVIII, Book XX, of 'Le Morte Darthur that was published by Dent in London, 1893-4. |
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Literary reference | 'Le Morte Darthur' by Thomas Malory |
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Accession number | E.423-1920 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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