{"product_id":"king-arthur-and-the-weeping-queens-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"King Arthur and the Weeping Queens - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed pen and ink illustration by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicting the wounded King Arthur surrounded by mourning queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen and ink drawing by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicts a scene from Arthurian legend, specifically the moment following the Battle of Camlann. The composition focuses on the wounded King Arthur, who is surrounded by three queens. The figures are tightly grouped, their long hair and flowing robes creating a sense of movement and sorrow. Rossetti uses dense, cross-hatched lines to define the forms and create shadows, giving the work a textured, almost sculptural quality. In the background, a ship is visible on the water, referencing the journey to Avalon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group that sought to return to the detail and sincerity of art before the time of Raphael. This work demonstrates his interest in medieval themes and romantic literature, which occupied much of his creative output during the 1850s. The drawing is characterised by its emotional intensity and the stylised treatment of the figures, particularly the elongated features and the heavy, cascading hair that became a signature of his later work. The attention to detail in the crowns and the armour reflects the artist's fascination with historical costume and decorative elements. This piece is a study in narrative composition, where the physical proximity of the figures conveys the gravity of the subject matter. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the line work and the interplay of light and shadow, which define the mood of the scene. It remains a representative example of the Victorian fascination with Arthurian myth, interpreted through the unique lens of the Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-body-of-elaine-on-its-way-to-king-arthurs-palace-gustave-dore\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Body of Elaine on Its Way to King Arthur's Palace by Gustave Doré\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-child-is-given-over-to-merlin-arthur-rackham\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe child is given over to Merlin by Arthur Rackham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59515716370767,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59515716469071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59515716501839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59515716534607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59515716567375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59515716600143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59515716632911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59515716665679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59515716698447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59515716731215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59515716763983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59515716796751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/King-Arthur-and-the-Weeping-Queens_Poster_CompositorV1_1794701134573.jpg?v=1794701164","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/king-arthur-and-the-weeping-queens-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}