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Fair Rosamund and Queen Eleanor
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Edward Burne-Jones depicted this medieval legend of love and jealousy with the dreamlike beauty characteristic of his mature style. Queen Eleanor confronts her rival Rosamund in a moment of deadly tension.
Burne-Jones returned to medieval subjects throughout his career, finding rich material for his romantic imagination. This version is at Tate Britain in London.
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About Fair Rosamund and Queen Eleanor
You can see it at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom. Edward Burne-Jones created it. Queen Eleanor confronts her rival Rosamund in a moment of deadly tension.
Burne-Jones was associated with the Pre-Raphaelites and Aesthetic Movement It's held at Tate Britain. Queen Eleanor confronts her rival Rosamund in a moment of deadly tension.
Burne-Jones often revisited subjects, refining compositions over years. His multiple versions of Fair Rosamund show his evolving approach to medieval narrative and feminine beauty.
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