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The Tomb of Tristram and Isoude

At the Court of King Arthur (William Morris)
Tristram, having fled from Cornwall, was joined at the Court by Isoude, where they lived together for many years. The group includes the two lovers, King Arthur, a harpist and a courtly lady. The composition has a static medieval quality, and the robes are finely painted, with much use of yellow stain (silver nitrate).

Courtesy of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums