The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art, 1840-1920

The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art, 1840-1920
ISBN-10
0719055377
ISBN-13
9780719055379
Category
Art, British
Pages
268
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Author
Christine Poulson

Description

This comprehensive account of Arthurian in British art in the 19th century offers fresh insights into the significance of the legends.

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