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The Sleep of King Arthur in Avalon

Edward Burne-Jones1881-1898

Museo de Arte de Ponce

Museo de Arte de Ponce
Ponce, Puerto Rico

According to Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" (1470), King Arthur suffered a fatal wound in a battle against Mordred. He was later taken to the magical island of Avalon, where he fell into a deep slumber meant to last until summoned to return to earth once more. Burne-Jones was commissioned this work in 1881 by George Howard, who wished to decorate his personal library with an Arthurian subject. However, seeing that Burn-Jones became so involved with the work, he withdrew the commission and the artist continued working on it for over twenty years, succumbing to illness before finishing the monumental painting.

Details

  • Title: The Sleep of King Arthur in Avalon
  • Creator: Edward Coley Burne-Jones
  • Date Created: 1881-1898
  • Location Created: England
  • Physical Dimensions: 110 x 256 in. (279.4 x 650.2 cm)
  • Type: painting
  • Rights: Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
  • Medium: oil on canvas

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