Artwork
The Legend of St. Kenelm, King of Mercia
The Legend of St. Kenelm, King of Mercia is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour drawing is one of seven sheets created in 1845, reproducing 14th-century wall paintings that illustrate the legend of St.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour drawing is one of seven sheets created in 1845, reproducing 14th-century wall paintings that illustrate the legend of St. Kenelm, a King of Mercia. The work is signed with the monogram 'HPC'.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a kneeling woman beside a cow under a tree, with a lion nearby and a small building in the background. The scene likely represents a moment from the legend of St. Kenelm, though the specific narrative is not immediately clear.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple shapes and flat colours to convey the scene, using a predominantly earthy palette with accents of red. The style is characteristic of a Romanticist approach, which often blended historical subjects with emotive expression.
Artist & collection
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The Legend of St. Kenelm, King of Mercia