Sophie Gengembre Anderson painting, Elaine, oil on canvas, 1870

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This picture is inspired by a Lord Tennyson poem. The story revolves around Elaine, a naïve village girl who develops feelings for Sir Lancelot. She dies of unrequited love after he deserts her in favour of Queen Guinevere. In Anderson's painting, a servant is seen rowing Elaine's corpse to Camelot, the home of King Arthur.

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Size: 5187px × 3424px
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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