Arthur`s Tomb 1855

night

abstract painting

war

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting painterly

painting art

portrait art

"Arthur's Tomb" (1855) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicts a poignant scene of mourning. The figure of Guinevere, clad in black, kneels in sorrow at the tomb of King Arthur, while Lancelot stands behind her, seemingly unable to offer comfort. The setting is a verdant landscape, echoing the Arthurian legends, and the intricate details of the tomb, including a fresco depicting a scene from Arthur's life, enhance the melancholic tone of the painting. This artwork is an excellent example of Rossetti's Pre-Raphaelite style, characterized by its use of symbolism and intense emotion.