I've always loved the stories of knights of old, chivalry, noble ladies and queens. These paintings are both pretty and a reminder of those days. They're sure to add a touch of elegance and romance to any room. Please note that some of the links belo...
"The Accolade" is a painting by Edmund Blair Leighton (1852-1922), depicting a woman bestowing knighthood on a knight. The painting, completed in 1901, showcases a romanticized view of chivalry and honor. It's known for its detailed composition and a...
The Accolade by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
"God Speed" is a painting by British artist Edmund Leighton, depicting an armored knight departing to war and leaving his beloved. "God Speed" was the first of several paintings by Leighton during the 1900s on the subject of chivalry, including "The ...
God Speed by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
"Adieu" by Edmund Blair Leighton depicts a romantic farewell scene between a young woman and a naval officer, likely before a sea voyage. The painting shows the woman by a stone wall, with the officer on the other side, their hands connected. The sce...
Adieu by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
Lady Godiva is an 1897 oil-on-canvas painting by English artist John Collier, who worked in the style of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The portrayal of Lady Godiva and her well-known but apocryphal ride through Coventry, England, is held in Coventr...
Lady Godiva by John Collier fine art on canvass
A romantic painting of a young woman getting ready for her wedding, with the help of her friend or maid.
Her Wedding Day by Anton Weisz fine art on canvass
Ophelia (Pause for Thought) is a painting from 1870 by artist Pierre Auguste Cot depicting Ophelia from the Shakespeare play Hamlet.
Pause for Thought Pierre Auguste Cot fine art on canvass
Created in 1888, “Call to Arms” by Edmund Leighton depicts a young knight and his bride leaving the church immediately following their marriage ceremony.
Call to Arms by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
Springtime was painted by Cot in 1873. The painting was first exhibited at the 1873 Paris salon, where it was well-received; the work would go on to become Cot's most-successful work of art, and was often copied in other mediums. In terms of the pain...
Springtime by Pierre Auguste Cot fine art on canvass
The Storm (La Tempête) is a painting by French artist Pierre Auguste Cot, completed in 1880. It was commissioned from the artist in 1880 by Catharine Lorillard Wolfe under the guidance of her cousin John Wolfe, one of Cot's principal patrons.
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Created in 1869. The image of this beautiful young woman, with her hair cascading and wearing a classic Greek drapery, highlights Cot’s skill in blending naturalistic portraiture with an idealized representation of the human figure.
Portrait of a Young Woman by Pierre Auguste Cot fine art on canvass
Created in 1884 by Edmund Leighton, it was originally done as an oil on canvas painting.
Conquest by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
Created in 1889 by Edmund Leighton. It was painted as an oil on canvas, and is currently held in a private collection.
Faded Laurels by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass
'Duty' was created in 1883 by Edmund Blair Leighton in Romanticism style.
A Call to Duty by Edmund Leighton fine art on canvass