Britomart

Date: 1900
Medium: watercolours, paper
Location: Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

The picture shows a classic painting of a woman in medieval dress sitting on the seashore. The woman has long blonde hair and is resting against a shield, with a sword at her feet. Her gaze is directed into the distance over the waves of the sea. The clothes are richly decorated and the sea can be seen in the distance with foaming waves. The atmosphere of the painting is nostalgic and evokes stories and legends.

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Crane painted picture Britomart in 1900. Prevailing color of this fine art print is green and its shape is long. This art piece is located in Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Walter Crane (1845-1915). English painter and illustrator, regarded as the most influential creator of the children books of his generation. He was influenced by Japanese paintings. In 1862, his exhibited his painting Lady Shallotte at the Royal Academy of Painting, but the Academy rather rejected his piece. His work includes sculpture, glass, ceramics and wallpaper. In his masterpieces, he applied the principles of clean and decorative design. Despite initial setbacks, he established himself as a painter, had several significant exhibitions and was a member of many professional organizations.