Arthurian Collection

I am half sick of shadows, c1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse
I am half sick of shadows, c1911. Illustration of Tennysons poem of the Arthurian legend, showing the Lady of Shalott bored with her weaving

Merlin & Vivien & Tree
Merlin and Vivien rest under a massive tree

The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival
BIR68247 The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival, from the series The Quest for the Holy Grail, 1895-96 (wool, silk)

Isolde, c1895, (1896). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, c1895, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

The Lady of Shalott, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XYC152742 The Lady of Shalott, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 24.1x29.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English, out of copyright

Arthur Weds Guinevere
The marriage of Arthur and Guinevere

Lancelot Saves Arthur
King Arthur is spared by Sir Bors at the intervention of Sir Lancelot

Now King Arthur saw the Questing Beast and thereof had great marvel, from Le
XJF362934 Now King Arthur saw the Questing Beast and thereof had great marvel, from Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (d.1471) published 1893-94 (black ink and graphite) by Beardsley

Die Gralburg
Die Gralsburg - the castle of the Grail

Galahad & Round Table
Sir Galahad is introduced to the Round Table

Excalibur / Beardsley
Arthur learns of the sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake

MERLIN
Merlin the Enchanter, one of Aubrey Beardsleys illustrations to Morte d Arthur

Tristran & Isolde
Tristran carries Isolde away to be his uncles wife

Arthur Draws the Sword
Arthur draws the sword from the stone

Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H. A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho)
STC323939 Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H.A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert

The Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot
Colour illustration of the Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot

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King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tennyson, Shalott, W hse
The curse is come upon me, cried the Lady of Shalott

Lancelot & Guinevere
Lancelot and Guinevere together for the last time

Vivien and Merlin, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Vivien and Merlin, 1874

Lancelot Mourns Legend
Lancelot mourns for Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, who has died of love for him

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

Morgan Le Fay / Tristram
Morgan le Fay gives a shield to Sir Tristram

Arthur with Owain
Owain, son of Morgan Le Fay, appeals to his uncle, King Arthur

Excalibur Restored
Sir Bedivere, with considerable reluctance, restores the magic sword Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake

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

Arthurian / Guinevere
Guinevere rides a-Maying in the woods

Concepts / Sangrael
The Grail is kept in the Palace of Adventurous, part of the Castle of Carbonek; a maiden bears it in to show it to Sir Bors, one of the few knights to actually see it

Arthur Uses Excalibur
He draws the magic sword Excalibur under battle conditions for the first time, fighting King Lot

Perceval & Owen
Young Perceval questions Sir Owen about chivalry

Romance of Arthur Ms
Page from the Romance of Roi Artus (= King Arthur)

Lancelot approaches the Castle at Astolat, illustration from Idylls of the King
XJF359076 Lancelot approaches the Castle at Astolat, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (litho) by Dore

Sir Galahad is brought to the Court of King Arthur, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Sir Galahad is brought to the Court of King Arthur, 1911. How the three good knights achieved the Holy Grail. From Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911

King Arthur asks the Lady of the Lake for the sword Excalibur, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
King Arthur asks the Lady of the Lake for the sword Excalibur, 1911. Sir Baldwin and the stroke Dolorous. The sword Excalibur given by the Lady of the Lake promises to keep Arthur safe

Merlin and Arthur (bronze)
NGW186865 Merlin and Arthur (bronze) by John, William Goscombe (1860-1952); 61x25 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Gareth and Lynette, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Gareth and Lynette, 1874. A bearded man (Andrew Hichens) poses as Gareth reclining with head cast down and eyes closed. A woman (May Prinsep Hichens), poses as Lynette

Sir Galahad and the Pale Nun, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir Galahad and the Pale Nun, 1874. A photographic illustration to Alfred Tennysons " Idylls of the King" ; a series of narrative poems based on the legends of King Arthur

The Passing of King Arthur, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
The Passing of King Arthur, 1874. A melodramatic depiction of Arthurs death scene. A bearded man (William Warder) in profile

King Arthur, September 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
King Arthur, September 1874. A photograph of the torso and head in profile of a bearded and long-haired knight (William Warder) with helmet and chainmail gripping a sword

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

Merlin and Vivian in Arthurian legend
Merlin and Vivian in the forest, from legends of King Arthur. Hand-colored halftone of a Dore painting

Guenevere
A portrait design which depicts the lady Guenevere, a Queen of Great Britain in Arthurian legend, wife of King Arthur. The design was made for embroidery in Red House, the home of William Morris

Le Morte D'Arthur
A scene from Le Morte D'Arthur, possibly either Igraine (Arthur's mother) or Merlin's mother who both died in childbirth Date: 1498

Guinevere Dead
Sir Lancelot with Guinevere's body at Almesbury

Sir Lamorack is Slain
Sir Lamorak de Galis is attacked by Sir Gawaine & his kin Sir Agravaine, Sir Gaheris & Sir Mordred. Lamorak, being a mighty knight, fights for 3 hours before he is slain

Lancelot and Tarquin
Sir Lancelot challenges Sir Tarquin (Tarquine) who has imprisoned 64 of King Arthur's knights. Sir Tarquin is slain

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

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"Unveiling the Enchanting World Legends: From Shadows to Glory" Step into a realm where shadows intertwine with destiny, as depicted in John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "I am half sick of shadows, c1911. " The ethereal painting captures the essence tales, where magic and mystery reign supreme. In one corner, we find Merlin and Vivien standing beneath an ancient tree. Their enigmatic connection hints at the intricate web of fate that binds them together. Meanwhile, "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival" transports us to a sacred moment when these noble knights glimpse their ultimate quest. Waterhouse's enchantment continues with "The Lady of Shalott, " her haunting beauty encapsulating the tragic tale that unfolds within Camelot's walls. Yet hope prevails as Lancelot emerges to save Arthur from perilous situations time and again. The bravery showcased in this act echoes throughout history. As we venture further into this mythical world, we encounter "Die Gralburg, " a testament to the enduring allure surrounding the Holy Grail. Its power captivates all who seek it but remains elusive for most. However, amidst trials and tribulations, Arthur weds Guinevere—a union that symbolizes love's triumph over adversity. Galahad takes his rightful place among legendary knights at King Arthur's Round Table—an assembly embodying chivalry and honor beyond measure. Excalibur gleams under Beardsley's skilled hand—its significance resonating far beyond its physical form. No retelling is complete without paying homage to Merlin—the wise sorcerer whose guidance shapes destinies across generations. Tristran & Isolde epitomize forbidden love entangled in tragedy—a poignant reminder that even heroes are not immune to heartache.