The Lady of Shalott (from Tennyson's Poems, New York, 1903) 1857 - 1903

"The Lady of Shalott" is a wood engraving by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, illustrating Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem of the same name. The artwork depicts the Lady of Shalott's death after she violates the curse placed upon her and sees Sir Lancelot. Rossetti was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his work often featured themes of love, beauty, and death. This piece, in particular, captures the poignant moment of the Lady's passing, with her body lying lifeless, mirroring the somber tone of Tennyson's poem. This piece can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.