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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Edmund Blair Leighton, The accolade, 2006
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Edmund Blair Leighton

The accolade, 2006
Tapestry depicting Leighton’s work
W 39.5” x H 53.5”
$ 950.00
Edmund Blair Leighton, The accolade, 2006
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'The Accolade' captures Edmund Blair Leighton's romantic medieval scene in richly woven textile form. This tapestry reproduction portrays the solemn moment of knighthood, where a regal queen with flowing copper-gold...
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"The Accolade" captures Edmund Blair Leighton's romantic medieval scene in richly woven textile form. This tapestry reproduction portrays the solemn moment of knighthood, where a regal queen with flowing copper-gold hair and luminous white gown bestows honor upon a kneeling knight. The dramatic contrast between her ethereal presence and his martial attire-chain mail beneath a vivid red surcoat-creates a striking visual focal point. Every detail from Leighton's original painting has been carefully translated into thread, from the subtle folds of her trailing gown to the metallic gleam of the ceremonial sword.

 

About The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton

This 2006 Belgian tapestry measuring 39.5 inches wide by 53.5 inches high transforms Leighton's famous Pre-Raphaelite painting into a textile art form with remarkable fidelity. The weavers have successfully captured the painting's rich color palette and atmospheric depth, from the luminous white of the queen's gown to the shadowy stone interior and the knight's detailed armor. The scene embodies Victorian fascination with medieval chivalry and courtly ritual, depicting the moment when nobility and martial valor meet in ceremonial recognition. The tapestry medium adds textural dimension to this romantic historical narrative, its woven surface creating subtle variations in light that enhance the scene's dramatic quality. When displayed, this piece brings warmth and historical richness to interior spaces, its substantial presence and narrative depth inviting contemplation of timeless themes of honor, devotion, and the idealized relationship between power and service.

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