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Going to the Battle
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Edward Burne-Jones depicted knights preparing for battle in this medieval scene. The Pre-Raphaelite artist drew on Arthurian legend and medieval romance for his subjects.
His elongated figures and decorative style define late Victorian art. This work is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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About Going to the Battle
You can see it at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. Edward Burne-Jones created it. The Pre-Raphaelite artist drew on Arthurian legend and medieval romance for his subjects.
Edward Burne-Jones created this Pre-Raphaelite medieval scene You can see it at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Pre-Raphaelite artist drew on Arthurian legend and medieval romance for his subjects.
Burne-Jones was drawn to Arthurian legend, chivalry, and medieval romance. His battle scenes focus on emotional departure rather than violence, emphasizing beauty and pathos in the Pre-Raphaelite tradition.
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