Queen Guinevere 1874

Julia Margaret Cameron's "Queen Guinevere" (1874) is a striking portrait of a woman posed as the legendary queen, the wife of King Arthur. The subject is lit from the side, highlighting the dramatic lines of her flowing hair and drapery and lending a sense of mystery to the image. Cameron's work is characterized by its soft focus and highly detailed composition, and this print reflects the artist's interest in capturing a sense of emotion and spiritual depth in her subjects, much like the Pre-Raphaelite painters she admired.